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$196,693$218 / 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 86How 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

1230 MECHEM DR

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
Building report
0
Baths
902 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.
1,119 ft²
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$197K
$170K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,553 (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.$51,432 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,753
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,679
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,432
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,296

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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.

E
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

1230 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 less than 78% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Ruidoso 88345

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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$112K$756K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$196,693
CheaperTypical $260,684Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1,119 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 1230 Mechem Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,69322% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21865% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than902 ft²18% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,119 ft²10% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than198568% of homes56% of homes

About 1230 Mechem Dr

How much is 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is $196,693 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $169,676 to $223,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Jan 10, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM has 902 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM built?

1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

1230 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 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,163 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 22% of them ($196,693 against a typical $260,684), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($218 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 18% of them (902 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,119 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1985 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 29% 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 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1230 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was $1,553. The county assessed it at $51,432.

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