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$329,655$264 / 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 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

257 RICHARDSON CANYON RD

CAPITAN, NM 88316
0
Baths
1,248 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.
19.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$330K
$225K low$434K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$363 (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.$33,182 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,923
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,259
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,182
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,546

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.68
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
Capitan Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 16.3 mi
M
Capitan Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 16.3 mi
H
Capitan High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.3 mi

District: Capitan Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88316These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.78%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,368
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,206
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

257 Richardson Canyon Rd 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Capitan 88316
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Capitan 88316

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

This home
$54K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Capitan 88316.

How it measures up in Capitan 88316

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Capitan 88316.

Estimated value$329,655
CheaperTypical $320,153Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size19.68 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 257 Richardson Canyon Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitan 88316Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,65558% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26492% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²40% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.68 ac78% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than198748% of homes58% of homes

About 257 Richardson Canyon Rd

How much is 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM is $329,655 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $224,982 to $434,328. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM last sell?

257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM?

257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM has 1,248 square feet of living space and a 19.68-acre lot.

When was 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM built?

257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM?

257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM is assigned to Capitan Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Capitan Middle School (middle), rated B-; Capitan High School (high), rated A. All sit in Capitan Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM compare to other homes in Capitan 88316?

Among the 2,291 homes in Capitan 88316, it is worth more than 58% of them ($329,655 against a typical $320,153), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($264 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (19.68 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1987 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 58% 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 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Richardson Canyon Rd, Capitan, NM was $363. The county assessed it at $33,182.

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