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$386,521$385 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

243 3RD ST

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
1,003 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$387K
$284K low$489K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$943 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,436

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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%

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How this home compares

243 3rd 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 81% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Older than 93% 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
$103K$745K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$386,521
CheaperTypical $232,706Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,003 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 243 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,52181% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38596% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,003 ft²25% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac57% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than19507% of homes9% of homes

About 243 3rd St

How much is 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM is $386,521 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $283,667 to $489,375. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Aug 5, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM?

243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM has 1,003 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM built?

243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM?

243 3rd 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 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,163 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 81% of them ($386,521 against a typical $232,706), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($385 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,003 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1950 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 68% 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 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 3rd St, Ruidoso, NM was $943.

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