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$96,599$231 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

172 W SMELTER ST

NOGALES, AZ 85621
0
Baths
418 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$97K
$89K low$104K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$488 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,563
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,099

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
89
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
16
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountySanta Cruz
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Tilt-Up Concrete
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Porch · 208 ft²

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

H
Nusd OnlineD
High · Grades KG–12 · 0.2 mi
E
A J Mitchell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Wade Carpenter Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Nogales Unified District

Neighborhood · ZIP 85621These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,417
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,557
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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.85%

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How this home compares

172 W Smelter St 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 Santa Cruz County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Nogales 85621
  • Among the smallest homes in Nogales 85621
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Santa Cruz County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Santa Cruz County

What homes are worth in Nogales 85621

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

This home
$96K$669K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Nogales 85621.

How it measures up in Nogales 85621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Nogales 85621.

Estimated value$96,599
CheaperTypical $213,666Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area418 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,607 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 172 W Smelter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNogales 85621Santa Cruz County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,5992% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23197% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than418 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac16% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than19448% of homes7% of homes

About 172 W Smelter St

How much is 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ is $96,599 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $88,764 to $104,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ?

172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ has 418 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ built?

172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ?

172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ is assigned to Nusd Online (high), rated D; A J Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Wade Carpenter Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Nogales Unified District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ compare to other homes in Nogales 85621?

Among the 4,980 homes in Nogales 85621, it is worth more than 2% of them ($96,599 against a typical $213,666), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($231 against a typical $139), it is bigger than almost none of them (418 ft² against a typical 1,607 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1944 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Santa Cruz 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 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 172 W Smelter St, Nogales, AZ was $488. The county assessed it at $8,610.

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