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$657,099$310 / 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 88How 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

3 BUFFALO CT

PLACITAS, NM 87043
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,119 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.
1.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$657K
$581K low$734K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,566 (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.$118,133 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,179
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,954
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,133
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$354,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySandoval
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.33
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Bernalillo High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Spartan Learning AcademyA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.8 mi
E
Placitas Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.9 mi

District: Bernalillo Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87043These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.132

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
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.5,132
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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

3 Buffalo Ct 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 89% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Placitas 87043
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Sandoval County

What homes are worth in Placitas 87043

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

This home
$299K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Placitas 87043.

How it measures up in Placitas 87043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Placitas 87043.

Estimated value$657,099
CheaperTypical $656,301Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area2,119 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.53 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 3 Buffalo Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlacitas 87043Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$657,09950% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31081% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than2,119 ft²34% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.33 ac42% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than200062% of homes56% of homes

About 3 Buffalo Ct

How much is 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM is $657,099 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $580,553 to $733,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM?

3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,119 square feet of living space and a 1.33-acre lot.

When was 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM built?

3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM?

3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM is assigned to Bernalillo High School (high), rated C; Spartan Learning Academy (middle), rated A-; Placitas Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Bernalillo Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM compare to other homes in Placitas 87043?

Among the 2,742 homes in Placitas 87043, it is worth more than 50% of them ($657,099 against a typical $656,301), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($310 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 34% of them (2,119 ft² against a typical 2,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (1.33 ac against a typical 1.53 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (2000 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 89% 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 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Buffalo Ct, Placitas, NM was $2,566. The county assessed it at $118,133.

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