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$89,062$75 / 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 49How 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

500 S 1ST ST

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
1,195 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$89K
$44K low$134K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$78,242
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,594
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.12%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$10,820
INTERNATIONAL BANK · 8.5% · recorded Jan 22, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$549 (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.$20,641 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,141
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,922

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

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.0 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%

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 S 1st 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Colfax County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Colfax County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Colfax County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Older than 84% of homes in Colfax County

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$392K

This home is worth more than 26% 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$89,062
CheaperTypical $131,771Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,195 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,359 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 500 S 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,06226% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7536% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,195 ft²38% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac86% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than193030% of homes16% of homes

About 500 S 1st St

How much is 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM is $89,062 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $43,858 to $134,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM last sell?

500 S 1st St, Raton, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM?

500 S 1st St, Raton, NM has 1,195 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM built?

500 S 1st St, Raton, NM was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM?

500 S 1st St, 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 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 26% of them ($89,062 against a typical $131,771), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($75 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,195 ft² against a typical 1,359 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1930 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than 14% 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 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 S 1st St, Raton, NM was $549. The county assessed it at $20,641.

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