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$65,989$88 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

509 W FOREST ST

ROSWELL, NM 88203
1
Baths
750 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$66K
$53K low$79K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$354 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,521 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,917
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,604
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,127
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,562

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHAVES
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 65 ft²

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.

E
Valley View Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Roswell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Sierra Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Roswell Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88203These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.7.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.28,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,666
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

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How this home compares

509 W Forest 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 93% of homes in Chaves County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Chaves County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Roswell 88203
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Roswell 88203
  • Older than 90% of homes in Chaves County

What homes are worth in Roswell 88203

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

This home
$40K$404K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Roswell 88203.

How it measures up in Roswell 88203

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roswell 88203.

Estimated value$65,989
CheaperTypical $136,399Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 509 W Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoswell 88203Chaves County
Estimated valuepricier than$65,98910% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8832% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than750 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac69% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than194712% of homes10% of homes

About 509 W Forest St

How much is 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM is $65,989 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,631 to $79,347. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM last sell?

509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM last sold on Mar 9, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM?

509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM has 1 bathrooms, 750 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM built?

509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM?

509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM is assigned to Valley View Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Roswell High School (high), rated D+; Sierra Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Roswell Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM compare to other homes in Roswell 88203?

Among the 10,964 homes in Roswell 88203, it is worth more than 10% of them ($65,989 against a typical $136,399), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($88 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 6% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1947 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Chaves County, it is worth more than 7% 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 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM?

The 2026 property tax bill for 509 W Forest St, Roswell, NM was $354. The county assessed it at $13,521.

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