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$98,666$105 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

159 COUNTY ROAD 448

VALLECITOS, NM 87581
0
Baths
936 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.
1.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$99K
$91K low$107K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$98,666
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$78,933

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$167 (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.$6,953 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,266
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,687
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,751
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,860

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
19
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
76
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
60
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
35
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.undetermined

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
CountyRio Arriba
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.33

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
El Rito Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 20.1 mi
H
Mesa Vista High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 20.8 mi
M
Mesa Vista Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 20.8 mi

District: Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87581These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$24,656
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$30,803
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 County Road 448 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 97% of homes in Rio Arriba County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Rio Arriba County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Rio Arriba County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Vallecitos 87581

What homes are worth in Vallecitos 87581

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

This home
$55K$370K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Vallecitos 87581.

How it measures up in Vallecitos 87581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vallecitos 87581.

Estimated value$98,666
CheaperTypical $142,295Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,235 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size1.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 159 County Road 448 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVallecitos 87581Rio Arriba County
Estimated valuepricier than$98,66623% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10540% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²29% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.33 ac72% of homes64% of homes

About 159 County Road 448

How much is 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM is $98,666 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $90,515 to $106,817. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM?

159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM has 936 square feet of living space and a 1.33-acre lot.

What schools serve 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM?

159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM is assigned to El Rito Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Mesa Vista High School (high), rated A-; Mesa Vista Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM compare to other homes in Vallecitos 87581?

Among the 115 homes in Vallecitos 87581, it is worth more than 23% of them ($98,666 against a typical $142,295), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($105 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 29% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,235 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (1.33 ac against a typical 0.69 ac). Measured against all of Rio Arriba County, it is worth more than 3% 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 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 County Road 448, Vallecitos, NM was $167. The county assessed it at $6,953.

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