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$187,626$176 / 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 86How 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

86 DESERT SANDS RD

ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
0
Baths
1,065 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.
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$188K
$161K low$214K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$386 (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.$20,648 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,333
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,315
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,945

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
2
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
98
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.minimal

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
CountyOTERO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Mountain View Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi
H
Alamogordo High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
E
Yucca Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 8.7 mi

District: Alamogordo Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88310These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.37,459
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,181
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,482
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

86 Desert Sands 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Alamogordo 88310
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Alamogordo 88310
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Alamogordo 88310
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Alamogordo 88310

What homes are worth in Alamogordo 88310

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

This home
$84K$531K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Alamogordo 88310.

How it measures up in Alamogordo 88310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamogordo 88310.

Estimated value$187,626
CheaperTypical $211,452Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,065 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,602 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 86 Desert Sands Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamogordo 88310Otero County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,62641% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17684% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,065 ft²11% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac93% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than199675% of homes70% of homes

About 86 Desert Sands Rd

How much is 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM is $187,626 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $160,813 to $214,439. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM last sell?

86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM last sold on Nov 2, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM?

86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM has 1,065 square feet of living space and a 2.50-acre lot.

When was 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM built?

86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

What schools serve 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM?

86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM is assigned to Mountain View Middle School (middle), rated C; Alamogordo High School (high), rated B+; Yucca Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Alamogordo Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM compare to other homes in Alamogordo 88310?

Among the 12,958 homes in Alamogordo 88310, it is worth more than 41% of them ($187,626 against a typical $211,452), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($176 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,065 ft² against a typical 1,602 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1996 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Otero County, it is worth more than 37% 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 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Desert Sands Rd, Alamogordo, NM was $386. The county assessed it at $20,648.

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