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$130,810$22 / 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 93How 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

489 MELOCHE MESA RD

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
6,050 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$131K
$121K low$141K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,142 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,983
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,159
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,402
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,427

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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 · 15.4 mi
M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 16.6 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

489 Meloche Mesa 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Colfax County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Raton 87740
  • Among the largest homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Raton 87740

What homes are worth in Raton 87740

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

This home
$37K$382K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$130,810
CheaperTypical $132,633Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$22
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area6,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

How 489 Meloche Mesa Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,81049% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than6,050 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac85% of homes74% of homes

About 489 Meloche Mesa Rd

How much is 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM is $130,810 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,010 to $140,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM last sell?

489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM?

489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM has 6,050 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM?

489 Meloche Mesa Rd, 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 489 Meloche Mesa Rd, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 49% of them ($130,810 against a typical $132,633), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($22 against a typical $88), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,050 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.24 ac). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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