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$214,203$119 / 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 51How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1209 NELSON RD

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
1,806 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$214K
$109K low$319K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,996 (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.$112,690 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,955
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,735
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,408
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$338,070

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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.

M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Longfellow Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.5 mi

District: Raton Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87740These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,742
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

1209 Nelson Rd 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 82% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Older than 67% of homes in Colfax County

What homes are worth in Raton 87740

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

This home
$37K$377K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Raton 87740.

How it measures up in Raton 87740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raton 87740.

Estimated value$214,203
CheaperTypical $132,230Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,806 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 1209 Nelson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,20382% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11976% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,806 ft²72% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac71% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than195963% of homes33% of homes

About 1209 Nelson Rd

How much is 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM is $214,203 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $108,922 to $319,484. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM last sell?

1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM last sold on Mar 5, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM?

1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM has 1,806 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM built?

1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

What schools serve 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM?

1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM is assigned to Raton High School (middle), rated B+; Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Raton Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 82% of them ($214,203 against a typical $132,230), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($119 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,806 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1959 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 52% 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 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 Nelson Rd, Raton, NM was $2,996. The county assessed it at $112,690.

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