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$41,786$56 / 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 45How 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

540 N 1ST ST

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
746 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$42K
$19K low$65K 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.$41,786
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$33,429

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$140 (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.$5,119 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,347
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,772
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,119
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,358

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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 · 0.7 mi
M
Raton High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 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

540 N 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Colfax County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Colfax County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Colfax County
  • Older than 78% 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
$38K$376K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$41,786
CheaperTypical $131,424Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 540 N 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,7863% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5614% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than746 ft²7% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac32% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194043% of homes22% of homes

About 540 N 1st St

How much is 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM is $41,786 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $18,872 to $64,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM last sell?

540 N 1st St, Raton, NM last sold on Feb 20, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM?

540 N 1st St, Raton, NM has 746 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM built?

540 N 1st St, Raton, NM was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM?

540 N 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 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 3% of them ($41,786 against a typical $131,424), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($56 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 7% of them (746 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Colfax County, it is worth more than almost no 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 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N 1st St, Raton, NM was $140. The county assessed it at $5,119.

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