Parcels with improvements, Use Not SpecifiedOther
500 8TH ST
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
0
Baths
1,500 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$487 (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.$15,943 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,943
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,682
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,828
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.66
84
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
56
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
7
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
98
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.83 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyOTERO
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
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.
HEM
Alamogordo High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
Desert Star Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
Mountain View Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
District: Alamogordo Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 88310These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.37,459
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,181
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,482
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.74%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
500 8th St 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Alamogordo 88310
- Older than 66% of homes in Otero County
How it measures up in Alamogordo 88310
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamogordo 88310.
Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 43% of homes nearby
Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 3% of homes nearby
Year built1970
OlderTypical 1979Newer
Newer than 40% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Alamogordo 88310 | Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,500 ft² | 43% of homes | 48% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.11 ac | 3% of homes | 4% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1970 | 40% of homes | 34% of homes |
About 500 8th St
When did 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM last sell?
500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM?
500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM has 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.
When was 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM built?
500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM?
500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM is assigned to Alamogordo High School (high), rated B+; Desert Star Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Mountain View Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Alamogordo Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM compare to other homes in Alamogordo 88310?
Among the 12,963 homes in Alamogordo 88310, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1970 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM?
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 8th St, Alamogordo, NM was $487. The county assessed it at $15,943.
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