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$341,044$222 / 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 96How 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

481 COPPER DR NE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,539 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$341K
$327K low$355K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,928 (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.$81,242 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,137
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,105
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,242
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,725

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.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(3)

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
Rio Rancho High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Rio Rancho Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Ernest Stapleton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Rio Rancho Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87124These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,628
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,061
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 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

481 Copper 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 more than 67% of homes in Vista Hills
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Vista Hills
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Vista Hills
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Vista Hills
  • Older than 71% of homes in Sandoval County

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87124

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

This home
$200K$707K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124.

How it measures up in Rio Rancho 87124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rio Rancho 87124.

Estimated value$341,044
CheaperTypical $349,581Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,539 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,686 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 481 Copper Dr Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista HillsRio Rancho 87124Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$341,04467% of homes46% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22227% of homes63% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,539 ft²75% of homes40% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac90% of homes76% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than198661% of homes46% of homes29% of homes

About 481 Copper Dr Ne

How much is 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is $341,044 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $326,734 to $355,354. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Feb 9, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,539 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM built?

481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Rio Rancho High School (high), rated A-; Rio Rancho Middle School (middle), rated B+; Ernest Stapleton Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87124?

Among the 21,333 homes in Rio Rancho 87124, it is worth more than 46% of them ($341,044 against a typical $349,581), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($222 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,539 ft² against a typical 1,686 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1986 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 39% 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 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Copper Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was $2,928. The county assessed it at $81,242.

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