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$494,537
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 62How 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

178 DEER CREEK RD

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
4.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$495K
$306K low$683K 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.$494,537
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$395,630

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,832 (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.$163,937 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,199
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,738
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$491,811

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.4.94

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

E
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.5 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88345These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.8,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.74%

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

178 Deer Creek Rd 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 85% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Ruidoso 88345

What homes are worth in Ruidoso 88345

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

This home
$140K$660K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Ruidoso 88345.

How it measures up in Ruidoso 88345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruidoso 88345.

Estimated value$494,537
CheaperTypical $281,016Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size4.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 178 Deer Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,53785% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.94 ac98% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than200185% of homes77% of homes

About 178 Deer Creek Rd

How much is 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM is $494,537 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $305,810 to $683,264. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Apr 26, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM built?

178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM?

178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM is assigned to Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ruidoso High School (high), rated C. All sit in Ruidoso Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,159 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 85% of them ($494,537 against a typical $281,016), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (4.94 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2001 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 81% 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 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Deer Creek Rd, Ruidoso, NM was $2,832. The county assessed it at $163,937.

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