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$364,544$212 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

116 ALTO MESA

ALTO, NM 88312
0
Baths
1,720 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$365K
$280K low$449K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,697 (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.$100,153 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,715
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,438
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,153
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,459

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.0.42
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
E
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.6 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88312These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
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.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,282
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,819
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

116 Alto Mesa 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 less than 73% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Older than 69% of homes in Alto 88312

What homes are worth in Alto 88312

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

This home
$121K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Alto 88312.

How it measures up in Alto 88312

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alto 88312.

Estimated value$364,544
CheaperTypical $448,528Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,067 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 116 Alto Mesa ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlto 88312Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$364,54427% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21250% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,720 ft²33% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac31% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than198531% of homes56% of homes

About 116 Alto Mesa

How much is 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM is $364,544 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $279,839 to $449,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM last sell?

116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM?

116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM has 1,720 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM built?

116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM?

116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM is assigned to Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B+; Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM compare to other homes in Alto 88312?

Among the 3,105 homes in Alto 88312, it is worth more than 27% of them ($364,544 against a typical $448,528), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($212 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,720 ft² against a typical 2,067 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1985 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 64% 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 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Alto Mesa, Alto, NM was $1,697. The county assessed it at $100,153.

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