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$245,112$203 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

3161 THOREAU MEADOWS DR NE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,210 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$245K
$233K low$257K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,218 (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.$36,866 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,642
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,224
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,792
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,597

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.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Colinas Del Norte Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Rio Rancho Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi
H
Cleveland High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Rio Rancho Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87144These 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.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.133

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.48,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,725
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne 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 97% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Rio Rancho 87144
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Northern Meadows

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87144

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

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$226K$742K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Rio Rancho 87144.

How it measures up in Rio Rancho 87144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rio Rancho 87144.

Estimated value$245,112
CheaperTypical $370,617Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,210 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,856 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthern MeadowsRio Rancho 87144Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,1123% of homes4% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20365% of homes39% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,210 ft²13% of homes10% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac52% of homes32% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than199711% of homes23% of homes47% of homes

About 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne

How much is 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is $245,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $232,839 to $257,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,210 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM built?

3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Colinas Del Norte Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Rio Rancho Middle School (middle), rated B+; Cleveland High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87144?

Among the 19,872 homes in Rio Rancho 87144, it is worth more than 4% of them ($245,112 against a typical $370,617), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($203 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,210 ft² against a typical 1,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1997 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 8% 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 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3161 Thoreau Meadows Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was $1,218. The county assessed it at $36,866.

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