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$271,993$238 / 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 98How 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

853 ORCHID DR SW

RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,145 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$272K
$266K low$278K 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.$263,993
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$211,194
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.3%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$8,000
UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP · recorded Mar 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,757 (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.$48,747 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,768
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,979
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,747
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,240

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.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(3)

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
Puesta del Sol Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Eagle Ridge Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Rio Rancho High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

853 Orchid Dr Sw 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 88% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Older than 75% of homes in Sandoval County

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87124

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

This home
$201K$729K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$271,993
CheaperTypical $349,779Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,145 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,689 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 853 Orchid Dr Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRio Rancho 87124Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,99313% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23878% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,145 ft²11% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac32% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198537% of homes25% of homes

About 853 Orchid Dr Sw

How much is 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM is $271,993 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $265,740 to $278,246. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Mar 29, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM?

853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,145 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM built?

853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM?

853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Puesta del Sol Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Eagle Ridge Middle School (middle), rated B+; Rio Rancho High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87124?

Among the 21,338 homes in Rio Rancho 87124, it is worth more than 13% of them ($271,993 against a typical $349,779), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($238 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,145 ft² against a typical 1,689 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1985 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 12% 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 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Orchid Dr Sw, Rio Rancho, NM was $1,757. The county assessed it at $48,747.

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