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$79,850$114 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $101,745 on Jul 19, 2023

261 VERMEJO ST

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
700 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.
2,320 ft²
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

$80K
$72K low$88K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$101,745 · Jul 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (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.$773 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$773
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,131
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,320

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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 Residence
CountyCOLFAX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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 · 0.6 mi
M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 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

261 Vermejo 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 less than 87% of homes in Colfax County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Colfax County
  • Older than 70% 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$391K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$79,850
CheaperTypical $132,857Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size2,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 261 Vermejo St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,85021% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11472% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than700 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,320 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195057% of homes30% of homes

About 261 Vermejo St

How much is 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM is $79,850 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $71,562 to $88,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM last sell?

261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM last sold on Jul 19, 2023 for $101,745, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM?

261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM has 700 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM built?

261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM?

261 Vermejo St, 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 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 21% of them ($79,850 against a typical $132,857), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($114 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 5% of them (700 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,320 ft² 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 13% 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 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Vermejo St, Raton, NM was $716. The county assessed it at $773.

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