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120 COTTONWOOD DR

ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,169 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.
4,051 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$130,000
FIRST NATIONAL BANK · recorded Oct 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,062 (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.$42,615 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,743
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,872
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,629
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,843

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.59
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
62
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
7
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
98
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyOTERO
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Refrigerator
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 140 ft²

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.

E
Sierra Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Chaparral Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Alamogordo High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Alamogordo Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88310These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.37,459
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,181
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,482
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

120 Cottonwood 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Alamogordo 88310
  • Among the smallest lots in Alamogordo 88310

How it measures up in Alamogordo 88310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamogordo 88310.

Living area1,169 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size4,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 120 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamogordo 88310Otero County
Living areabigger than1,169 ft²17% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,051 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than198662% of homes57% of homes

About 120 Cottonwood Dr

When did 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM last sell?

120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM last sold on Jan 11, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM?

120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,169 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM built?

120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM?

120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM is assigned to Sierra Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Chaparral Middle School (middle), rated B+; Alamogordo High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Alamogordo Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM compare to other homes in Alamogordo 88310?

Among the 12,963 homes in Alamogordo 88310, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,169 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,051 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1986 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 120 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM was $1,062. The county assessed it at $42,615.

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