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$89,724$255 / 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 85How 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

837 MERLINDA RD

DEXTER, NM 88230
0
Baths
352 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.
5.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$90K
$77K low$103K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$106 (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.$4,152 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,297
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$855
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,885
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,453

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCHAVES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.39
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Dexter High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Dexter Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
E
Dexter Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi

District: Dexter Consolidated Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88230These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.2%
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.4,358
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,861
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

837 Merlinda Rd 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 83% of homes in Chaves County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Chaves County
  • Among the smallest homes in Chaves County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Chaves County

What homes are worth in Dexter 88230

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

This home
$41K$499K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Dexter 88230.

How it measures up in Dexter 88230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dexter 88230.

Estimated value$89,724
CheaperTypical $131,469Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size5.39 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

How 837 Merlinda Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDexter 88230Chaves County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,72425% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25597% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than352 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than5.39 ac77% of homes94% of homes

About 837 Merlinda Rd

How much is 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM is $89,724 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $76,631 to $102,817. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM last sell?

837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM?

837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM has 352 square feet of living space and a 5.39-acre lot.

What schools serve 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM?

837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM is assigned to Dexter High School (high), rated C; Dexter Middle School (middle), rated C; Dexter Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Dexter Consolidated Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM compare to other homes in Dexter 88230?

Among the 2,009 homes in Dexter 88230, it is worth more than 25% of them ($89,724 against a typical $131,469), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($255 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 3% of them (352 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 77% of them (5.39 ac against a typical 1.4 ac). Measured against all of Chaves County, it is worth more than 17% 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 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM?

The 2026 property tax bill for 837 Merlinda Rd, Dexter, NM was $106. The county assessed it at $4,152.

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