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$507,948$191 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $489,440 on Sep 22, 2023

538 PALO ALTO DR NE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,654 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$508K
$484K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$489,440 · Sep 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,691 (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.$153,748 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,667
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,081
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,911
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$461,242

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANDOVAL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

H
Rio Rancho High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ernest Stapleton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Eagle Ridge Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Rio Rancho Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87124These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.64,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,628
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,061
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 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

538 Palo Alto Dr Ne 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 88% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87124

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

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$182K$702K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124.

How it measures up in Rio Rancho 87124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rio Rancho 87124.

Estimated value$507,948
CheaperTypical $338,564Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLoma ColoradoRio Rancho 87124Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$507,94855% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19155% of homes36% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,654 ft²55% of homes87% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac22% of homes15% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than201587% of homes91% of homes85% of homes

About 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne

How much is 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is $507,948 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $484,145 to $531,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Sep 22, 2023 for $489,440, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,654 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM built?

538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

What schools serve 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Rio Rancho High School (high), rated A-; Ernest Stapleton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eagle Ridge Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87124?

Among the 21,426 homes in Rio Rancho 87124, it is worth more than 88% of them ($507,948 against a typical $338,564), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($191 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,654 ft² against a typical 1,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2015 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 77% 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 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Palo Alto Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was $5,691. The county assessed it at $153,748.

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