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$275,345$194 / 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 96How 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

218 HOWELL ST

RIO COMMUNITIES, NM 87002
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,417 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.
4,094 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$275K
$264K low$286K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,489 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$53,405 (2024)
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.$45,072
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,217

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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(2)

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 · 1.0 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

218 Howell 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 80% of homes in Enchanted Mesa
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Enchanted Mesa
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Enchanted Mesa
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Enchanted Mesa
  • Older than 85% of homes in Valencia County

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 66% 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$275,345
CheaperTypical $240,773Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,417 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size4,094 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 218 Howell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEnchanted MesaBelen 87002Valencia County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,34580% of homes66% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19495% of homes90% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,417 ft²20% of homes33% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,094 ft²78% of homes28% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than197337% of homes25% of homes15% of homes

About 218 Howell St

How much is 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM is $275,345 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $264,325 to $286,365. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM last sell?

218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM last sold on Dec 16, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM?

218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,417 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM built?

218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM?

218 Howell 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 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM compare to other homes in Belen 87002?

Among the 9,911 homes in Belen 87002, it is worth more than 66% of them ($275,345 against a typical $240,773), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($194 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,417 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (4,094 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1973 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Valencia County, it is worth more than 49% 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 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM?

The 2023 property tax bill for 218 Howell St, Rio Communities, NM was $1,489. The county assessed it at $53,405.

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