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$188,418$82 / 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 82How 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
Last sold for $85,000 on Aug 4, 2022

540 RIO GRANDE AVE

RATON, NM 87740
0
Baths
2,295 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.
0.2 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

$188K
$154K low$223K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Aug 4, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,227 (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.$46,787 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,458
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,329
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,787
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,361

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLFAX
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 1.0 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%

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 Rio Grande Ave 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 74% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Colfax County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Raton 87740
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Colfax County
  • Older than 85% 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$385K

This home is worth more than 74% 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$188,418
CheaperTypical $131,132Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,295 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 540 Rio Grande Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaton 87740Colfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,41874% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8244% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,295 ft²86% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than193030% of homes15% of homes

About 540 Rio Grande Ave

How much is 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM is $188,418 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $153,577 to $223,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM last sell?

540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM last sold on Aug 4, 2022 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM?

540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM has 2,295 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM built?

540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM?

540 Rio Grande Ave, 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 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM compare to other homes in Raton 87740?

Among the 3,624 homes in Raton 87740, it is worth more than 74% of them ($188,418 against a typical $131,132), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($82 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,295 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 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 43% 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 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Rio Grande Ave, Raton, NM was $1,227. The county assessed it at $46,787.

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