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$373,825$850 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

616 MECHEM DR

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
440 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$374K
$271K low$477K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,406 (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.$178,706 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,516
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$115,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,706
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$536,118

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.3 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88345These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

616 Mechem Dr 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 Ruidoso 88345
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ruidoso 88345
  • Among the smallest homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ruidoso 88345

What homes are worth in Ruidoso 88345

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

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$112K$756K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Ruidoso 88345.

How it measures up in Ruidoso 88345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruidoso 88345.

Estimated value$373,825
CheaperTypical $260,684Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$850
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 616 Mechem Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$373,82574% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$850almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than440 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac89% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than19559% of homes10% of homes

About 616 Mechem Dr

How much is 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is $373,825 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $270,917 to $476,733. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Aug 18, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM has 440 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM built?

616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is assigned to Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso High School (high), rated C; Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ruidoso Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,163 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 74% of them ($373,825 against a typical $260,684), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($850 against a typical $185), it is bigger than almost none of them (440 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1955 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 62% 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 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was $5,406. The county assessed it at $178,706.

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