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$161,999$63 / 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 90How 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

252 FRANCIS AVE

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
2,560 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.
0.71 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

$162K
$145K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$931 (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.$37,085 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,353
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,732
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,005
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,255

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
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
Longfellow Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.2 mi
M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Raton Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87740These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,742
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

252 Francis Ave 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 65% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Colfax County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Older than 69% of homes in Colfax County

What homes are worth in Raton 87740

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

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$38K$376K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Raton 87740.

How it measures up in Raton 87740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raton 87740.

Estimated value$161,999
CheaperTypical $131,424Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 252 Francis Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,99965% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6321% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²89% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac76% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195057% of homes31% of homes

About 252 Francis Ave

How much is 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM is $161,999 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $145,448 to $178,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM last sell?

252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM has 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM built?

252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM is assigned to Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Raton High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Raton Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 65% of them ($161,999 against a typical $131,424), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($63 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 37% 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 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Francis Ave, Raton, NM was $931. The county assessed it at $37,085.

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