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$484,648$210 / 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 84How 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

49 EL RITO RD

QUESTA, NM 87556
0
Baths
2,311 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$485K
$405K low$564K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,086 (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.$55,587 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,284
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,303
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,587
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,761

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
68
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
18
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 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 Residential
CountyTaos
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

District: Questa Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87556These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,551
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,478
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

49 El Rito 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 more than 81% of homes in Questa 87556
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Taos County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Questa 87556
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Questa 87556
  • Older than 81% of homes in Taos County

What homes are worth in Questa 87556

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

This home
$126K$847K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Questa 87556.

How it measures up in Questa 87556

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Questa 87556.

Estimated value$484,648
CheaperTypical $312,565Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 49 El Rito Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeQuesta 87556Taos County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,64881% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21054% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,311 ft²90% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac23% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196540% of homes19% of homes

About 49 El Rito Rd

How much is 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM is $484,648 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $405,375 to $563,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM?

49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM has 2,311 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM built?

49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM?

49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM is assigned to Alta Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Questa High School (high); Questa Jr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Questa Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM compare to other homes in Questa 87556?

Among the 554 homes in Questa 87556, it is worth more than 81% of them ($484,648 against a typical $312,565), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($210 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,311 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1965 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Taos County, it is worth more than 51% 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 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 El Rito Rd, Questa, NM was $1,086. The county assessed it at $55,587.