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$544,669$388 / 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 61How 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

12 STATE HIGHWAY 196

TAOS, NM 87571
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Baths
1,403 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.
1.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$545K
$332K low$757K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$389 (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.$27,268 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,886
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,382
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,491
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,804

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
80
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
61
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
15
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyTAOS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Questa High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 17.4 mi
M
Questa Jr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 17.4 mi
E
Alta Vista Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 18.0 mi

District: Questa Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87571These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,770
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,568
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

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How this home compares

12 State Highway 196 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Taos County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Taos 87571
  • Older than 93% of homes in Taos 87571

What homes are worth in Taos 87571

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

This home
$212K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Taos 87571.

How it measures up in Taos 87571

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taos 87571.

Estimated value$544,669
CheaperTypical $486,804Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,403 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,385 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size1.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 12 State Highway 196 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaos 87571Taos County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,66961% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38873% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,403 ft²51% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.36 ac72% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than19407% of homes7% of homes

About 12 State Highway 196

How much is 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM is $544,669 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $331,893 to $757,445. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM last sell?

12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM last sold on Nov 23, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM?

12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM has 1,403 square feet of living space and a 1.36-acre lot.

When was 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM built?

12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM?

12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM is assigned to Questa High School (high), rated D-; Questa Jr High School (middle), rated C-; Alta Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Questa Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM compare to other homes in Taos 87571?

Among the 7,087 homes in Taos 87571, it is worth more than 61% of them ($544,669 against a typical $486,804), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($388 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,403 ft² against a typical 1,385 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1.36 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1940 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Taos County, it is worth more than 61% 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 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 State Highway 196, Taos, NM was $389. The county assessed it at $27,268.

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