Albuquerque, New Mexico
Master-planned for families. Walkable neighborhoods, resort amenities, top-rated schools, and mountain views — all in one extraordinary Albuquerque community.
Everything your family needs — right outside your door
The Mesa del Sol Lifestyle
Mesa del Sol was master-planned from the ground up for the way New Mexicans love to live — outdoors, connected, and close to everything. Walkable neighborhoods, resort amenities, and a true sense of community await.
Aperture Plaza puts dining, services, and community life within walking distance of your front door.
The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline from nearly every corner of Mesa del Sol.
Designed for How You Live
Mesa del Sol is one of Albuquerque's few master-planned communities designed around the pedestrian experience — not the car. Parks, pools, trails, a fitness center, a dog park, and community gathering spaces are all connected by a network of walking and biking paths. Neighbors actually know each other here.
Community Life
Mesa del Sol isn't just a place to live — it's a place where neighbors become friends. Year-round events, shared spaces, and a genuine sense of belonging set this community apart.
Featured · Aperture Plaza
Aperture Plaza is Mesa del Sol's central gathering place — walkable from every neighborhood, filled with local shops, dining, and the events that make this community come alive.
Outdoor concerts and live performances at Aperture Plaza bring neighbors together all year long.
Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and New Mexico makers — right in the heart of the community.
Regular pet-friendly meetups and community socials at the Mesa del Sol dog park.
Group runs, bike rides, and wellness events along miles of connected trails and open space.
Seasonal festivals, holiday gatherings, and neighborhood block parties throughout the year.
Swim meets, pool parties, and fitness classes at the resort-style community pool complex.
Education
For families, schools are paramount. Mesa del Sol has an internationally recognized charter school on-site — literally walkable from your front door — plus access to Albuquerque public schools (with a new school site identified), a world-class university, and continuing education, all within minutes.
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Public Charter School · On-Site
Pre-K through 12th Grade
The International School at Mesa del Sol sits within the community, offering an internationally focused curriculum from pre-kindergarten through high school. Walk your kids to school from nearly every neighborhood.
🌎 Internationally focused curriculumPublic School District
K–12
Mesa del Sol is served by Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico's largest school district, with a wide range of elementary, middle, and high school options nearby.
🏫 New Mexico's largest school districtPublic Research University
Higher Education · 15 min away
One of the Southwest's premier research universities is just 15 minutes from Mesa del Sol. UNM's programs in engineering, medicine, and the arts are a major draw for families planning ahead.
🎓 R1 Research University nearbyCommunity College
Higher Education · 10 min away
CNM offers workforce training, associate degrees, and continuing education across campuses near Mesa del Sol — ideal for households with diverse educational needs.
📚 Workforce & continuing educationBuild From the Ground Up
Every builder at Mesa del Sol offers the ability to build a brand-new home from scratch — your lot, your floor plan, your structural options, your design choices. The result is a home that fits your life perfectly, in one of New Mexico's most exciting communities.
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Pick your preferred location within Mesa del Sol — corner lot, cul-de-sac, park-facing, or backing to open space. Your setting, your choice.
Browse dozens of floor plans across 5 builders. Single-story or two-story, 2-car or 3-car garage, 1,500 to 3,500+ sq ft.
Add a third garage bay, a casita, a covered patio, a study, a bonus room, or a multi-gen suite. Shape the home around your life.
Choose every cabinet, countertop, floor, tile, and paint color. Your builder's design center walks you through every selection.
From groundbreaking to move-in day, your home is built specifically for you — on your lot, to your spec, in your community.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with the right builder and available lots.
5 builders. Move-in ready and under construction. From the $420s.
Explore the Community
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Albuquerque Sunport
Adjacent to community
Sandia National Labs
10 min · East boundary
Kirtland AFB
North boundary
Netflix Studios
On-site · Operating
“We are strong. We are #NMTrue. And we will realize a vision of greatness at Mesa del Sol that will elevate not only the city of Albuquerque, but the State of New Mexico.”
— Steven B. Chavez, Managing Partner, MDS Investments
Fiber broadband, smart street lighting, and technology-forward infrastructure built in from the ground up — not bolted on later.
300+ days of sunshine power a solar-forward community. Green building standards, open space preservation, and sustainable urban design throughout.
Proximity to Kirtland AFB and KAFB security protocols create one of the most secure communities in the Southwest. Low crime, planned neighborhoods.
Albuquerque Journal
Mesa del Sol lands major Netflix production studio, bringing hundreds of jobs to AlbuquerqueMarch 12, 2024
The master-planned community on Albuquerque's south side continues to attract high-profile tenants, with Netflix committing to a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 300,000 square feet.
New Mexico Business Weekly
$776 million bond package approved for Mesa del Sol infrastructure expansionJanuary 28, 2024
One of the largest municipal financing packages in New Mexico history paves the way for accelerated development across the 12,900-acre master-planned community.
Albuquerque Business First
Mesa del Sol sees surge in residential demand as five builders ramp up constructionNovember 15, 2023
With new home inventory tightening across the metro, Mesa del Sol's master-planned neighborhoods are drawing buyers seeking modern floor plans and community amenities.
KRQE News 13
Data center boom at Mesa del Sol brings economic diversification to AlbuquerqueSeptember 6, 2023
Technology infrastructure investments at Mesa del Sol are reshaping Albuquerque's economic profile, with major hyperscale tenants citing the community's fiber backbone and renewable energy access.
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico's Mesa del Sol emerges as model for smart, sustainable master-planned developmentJune 22, 2023
Planners and policy makers point to Mesa del Sol as a blueprint for how large-scale development can deliver jobs, housing, and sustainability simultaneously.
Albuquerque Journal
Mesa del Sol lands major Netflix production studio, bringing hundreds of jobs to AlbuquerqueMarch 12, 2024
The master-planned community on Albuquerque's south side continues to attract high-profile tenants, with Netflix committing to a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 300,000 square feet.
New Mexico Business Weekly
$776 million bond package approved for Mesa del Sol infrastructure expansionJanuary 28, 2024
One of the largest municipal financing packages in New Mexico history paves the way for accelerated development across the 12,900-acre master-planned community.
Albuquerque Business First
Mesa del Sol sees surge in residential demand as five builders ramp up constructionNovember 15, 2023
With new home inventory tightening across the metro, Mesa del Sol's master-planned neighborhoods are drawing buyers seeking modern floor plans and community amenities.
KRQE News 13
Data center boom at Mesa del Sol brings economic diversification to AlbuquerqueSeptember 6, 2023
Technology infrastructure investments at Mesa del Sol are reshaping Albuquerque's economic profile, with major hyperscale tenants citing the community's fiber backbone and renewable energy access.
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico's Mesa del Sol emerges as model for smart, sustainable master-planned developmentJune 22, 2023
Planners and policy makers point to Mesa del Sol as a blueprint for how large-scale development can deliver jobs, housing, and sustainability simultaneously.
Site selectors across the country are taking notice. Here's why.
Adjacent to Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories. Minutes from I-25, the Sunport International Airport, and Downtown Albuquerque — at the center of the Southwest.
12,900 entitled acres with shovel-ready pads available. Parcels ranging from 1 acre to hundreds of acres across industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use designations.
Home to Netflix production studios, Facebook data centers, Signify (Philips Lighting) manufacturing, and UNM Innovation campus — MDS has attracted $3B+ in investment to date.
300+ sunny days per year enable best-in-class solar economics. On-site renewable energy infrastructure, fiber optic backbone, and city water/sewer — all in place.
Fully improved roads, broadband, and utilities are installed throughout the development. No infrastructure risk — just plug in and build.
New Mexico's business-friendly regulatory environment, combined with MDS's dedicated project management team, means faster entitlements and fewer surprises.
New Mexico Incentive Stack
Mesa del Sol is backed by a $776 million bond package — one of the largest municipal financing packages in New Mexico history — providing the capital backbone for infrastructure and community development at scale.
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