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242 4TH ST

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,209 (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.$39,959 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,046
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,913
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,795
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,877

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyLincoln
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14

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
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.3 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

242 4th 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Newer than 67% 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.

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 242 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than198467% of homes54% of homes

About 242 4th St

When did 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Nov 12, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM built?

242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

What schools serve 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM?

242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM is assigned to Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso High School (high), rated C; Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ruidoso Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,159 homes in Ruidoso 88345, its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1984 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 4th St, Ruidoso, NM was $1,209. The county assessed it at $39,959.

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