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$452,467$286 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $121,030 on Apr 6, 2026

1042 MECHEM DR

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
1,584 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
755 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$452K
$349K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$121,030 · Apr 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$717 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$23,740 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$554
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,186
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,220

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.6 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88345These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

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How this home compares

1042 Mechem Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Ruidoso 88345

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$103K$745K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Ruidoso 88345.

How it measures up in Ruidoso 88345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruidoso 88345.

Estimated value$452,467
CheaperTypical $232,706Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size755 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 1042 Mechem Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$452,46788% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28690% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²62% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than755 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than198049% of homes40% of homes

About 1042 Mechem Dr

How much is 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is $452,467 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $348,548 to $556,386. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Apr 6, 2026 for $121,030, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM has 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM built?

1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is assigned to Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B+; Ruidoso High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ruidoso Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,163 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 88% of them ($452,467 against a typical $232,706), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($286 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (755 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1980 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 76% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1042 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was $717. The county assessed it at $23,740.

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