With all due respect to my esteemed colleague EnjoyEP, I've never been real crazy about the whole Vista Del Norte (VDN) subdivision. This probably goes back to some predispositions I developed when working in the area from '89-'96.
The first thing is that virtually all the property in this area from Edith to I-25 is/was zoned Commercial/Industrial. And with the exception of VDN and Sandia Prep, that's pretty much what you get in the area. I remember thinking to myself when I heard about the conversion of VDN to residential, "They're going to build houses
OVER THERE???".
The second half of my reservations arise from the fact that part of the area used to be home to some sort of waste water/sewage treatment facility. I'm sure that the city/county took all the necessary precautions to make sure the land around the facility was not negatively impacted. But because of this, I think VDN will always carry a negative stigma for me personally. I guess sometimes you're better off not knowing certain things.
Anyway, buying a home in this area may not be a big deal for many people. But for better or worse, I doubt I'll ever look into buying a home in this area for my family.
Chap
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