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$73,894$134 / 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 84How 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

129 SHIFTING SAND WAY

CHAPARRAL, NM 88081
0
Baths
552 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.
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$74K
$62K low$85K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$166 (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.$11,836 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,497
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,339
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,507

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.46
18
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
80
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
2
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
48
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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyOTERO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.78
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Chaparral High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
E
Desert Trail Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.8 mi
M
Chaparral Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Gadsden Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88081These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.18,524
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,950
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,388
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

129 Shifting Sand Way 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Otero County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Otero County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Chaparral 88081
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Otero County

What homes are worth in Chaparral 88081

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

This home
$71K$438K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Chaparral 88081.

How it measures up in Chaparral 88081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chaparral 88081.

Estimated value$73,894
CheaperTypical $189,879Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 129 Shifting Sand Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChaparral 88081Otero County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,8942% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13459% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than552 ft²7% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac18% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than201578% of homes93% of homes

About 129 Shifting Sand Way

How much is 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM is $73,894 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $62,313 to $85,475. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM last sell?

129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM last sold on Mar 4, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM?

129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM has 552 square feet of living space and a 0.78-acre lot.

When was 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM built?

129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

What schools serve 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM?

129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM is assigned to Chaparral High School (high), rated D-; Desert Trail Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Chaparral Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Gadsden Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM compare to other homes in Chaparral 88081?

Among the 2,893 homes in Chaparral 88081, it is worth more than 2% of them ($73,894 against a typical $189,879), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($134 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 7% of them (552 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (2015 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Otero County, it is worth more than almost no 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 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Shifting Sand Way, Chaparral, NM was $166. The county assessed it at $11,836.

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