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$260,701$116 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $117,500 on Sep 2, 2014

217 HOWARD ST

RIO COMMUNITIES, NM 87002
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,257 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.
2,833 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$261K
$241K low$281K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,500 · Sep 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,693 (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.$52,747 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,333
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,414
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,211
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,243

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyVALENCIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
La Merced Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Belen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Belen High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Belen Consolidated Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87002These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.139

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,003
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,606
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,549
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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.76%

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How this home compares

217 Howard 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Enchanted Mesa
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Valencia County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Belen 87002
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Valencia County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Enchanted Mesa

What homes are worth in Belen 87002

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

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$98K$620K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Belen 87002.

How it measures up in Belen 87002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belen 87002.

Estimated value$260,701
CheaperTypical $240,773Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,257 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size2,833 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 217 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEnchanted MesaBelen 87002Valencia County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,70168% of homes59% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11641% of homes38% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,257 ft²64% of homes70% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,833 ft²62% of homes24% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than19694% of homes17% of homes9% of homes

About 217 Howard St

How much is 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM is $260,701 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $240,506 to $280,896. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM last sell?

217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM last sold on Sep 2, 2014 for $117,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM?

217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,257 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM built?

217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM?

217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM is assigned to La Merced Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Belen Middle School (middle), rated C-; Belen High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Belen Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM compare to other homes in Belen 87002?

Among the 9,911 homes in Belen 87002, it is worth more than 59% of them ($260,701 against a typical $240,773), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($116 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,257 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,833 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1969 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Valencia County, it is worth more than 43% 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 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Howard St, Rio Communities, NM was $1,693. The county assessed it at $52,747.

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