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$281,255$176 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $149,300 on Jan 8, 2013

1520 DESIERTO RICO AVE

EL PASO, TX 79912
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,601 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$281K
$269K low$294K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,300 · Jan 8, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,827 (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.$266,350 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,136
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,418

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyEL PASO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 84 ft²Porch · 47 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Brown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Kohlberg Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: El Paso Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79912These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.75,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,319
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,724
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.10 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

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How this home compares

1520 Desierto Rico Ave 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 75% of homes in El Paso County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in El Paso County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in El Paso 79912
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in El Paso 79912
  • Newer than 77% of homes in El Paso 79912

What homes are worth in El Paso 79912

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

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$134K$1M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in El Paso 79912.

How it measures up in El Paso 79912

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in El Paso 79912.

Estimated value$281,255
CheaperTypical $315,140Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,601 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,998 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 1520 Desierto Rico Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKohlbergEl Paso 79912El Paso County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,25545% of homes39% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17678% of homes61% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,601 ft²30% of homes28% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac58% of homes26% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than199862% of homes77% of homes60% of homes

About 1520 Desierto Rico Ave

How much is 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX is $281,255 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,792 to $293,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX last sell?

1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX last sold on Jan 8, 2013 for $149,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX?

1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,601 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX built?

1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX?

1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX is assigned to Brown Middle School (middle), rated B; Kohlberg Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Franklin High School (high), rated B. All sit in El Paso Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX compare to other homes in El Paso 79912?

Among the 21,115 homes in El Paso 79912, it is worth more than 39% of them ($281,255 against a typical $315,140), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($176 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,601 ft² against a typical 1,998 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1998 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of El Paso County, it is worth more than 75% 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 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Desierto Rico Ave, El Paso, TX was $4,827. The county assessed it at $266,350.

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