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$1,269,095$385 / 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 71How 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
Last sold for $481,460 on Apr 16, 2024

159 COPPER SUN PL

CAPITAN, NM 88316
0
Baths
3,300 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.
10.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$900K low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$481,460 · Apr 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,974 (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.$345,794 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,359
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,435
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$345,794
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,037,382

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.38 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 Residential
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.37
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Capitan Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.8 mi
M
Capitan Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.8 mi
H
Capitan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Capitan Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88316These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.78%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,368
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,206
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

159 Copper Sun Pl 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 most valuable homes in Capitan 88316
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Capitan 88316
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Capitan 88316
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Capitan 88316

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

This home
$56K$1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Capitan 88316.

How it measures up in Capitan 88316

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Capitan 88316.

Estimated value$1,269,095
CheaperTypical $354,475Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area3,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size10.37 ac
SmallerTypical 2.38 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 159 Copper Sun Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitan 88316Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,269,095almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38597% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than3,300 ft²98% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.37 ac75% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than200887% of homes89% of homes

About 159 Copper Sun Pl

How much is 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM is $1,269,095 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $899,571 to $1,638,619. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM last sell?

159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM last sold on Apr 16, 2024 for $481,460, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM?

159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM has 3,300 square feet of living space and a 10.37-acre lot.

When was 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM built?

159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM?

159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM is assigned to Capitan Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Capitan Middle School (middle), rated B+; Capitan High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Capitan Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM compare to other homes in Capitan 88316?

Among the 2,291 homes in Capitan 88316, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,269,095 against a typical $354,475), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($385 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,300 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (10.37 ac against a typical 2.38 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2008 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than almost all 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 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Copper Sun Pl, Capitan, NM was $5,974. The county assessed it at $345,794.

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