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$138,067$105 / 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 89How 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

256 FRANCIS AVE

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
1,320 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$138K
$123K low$153K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$138,067
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,454

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$723 (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.$27,185 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,687
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,498
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,393
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,555

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.0.32
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
Longfellow Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 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%

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

256 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 less than 70% of homes in Colfax County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% 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.

This home
$39K$387K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$138,067
CheaperTypical $132,118Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,359 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 256 Francis Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,06753% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10566% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²48% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac63% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195258% of homes31% of homes

About 256 Francis Ave

How much is 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM is $138,067 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,950 to $153,184. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM last sell?

256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM last sold on Dec 10, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM has 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM built?

256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

What schools serve 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

256 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 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 53% of them ($138,067 against a typical $132,118), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($105 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,359 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1952 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 30% 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 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Francis Ave, Raton, NM was $723. The county assessed it at $27,185.

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