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$374,743$138 / ft²
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Last sold for $70,759 on Mar 23, 2022

956 WATERFALL DR NE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,715 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$375K
$358K low$392K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,759 · Mar 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,544 (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.$101,279 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,157
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,122
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,329
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$303,837

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.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Cielo Azul Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Rio Rancho Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Cleveland High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Rio Rancho Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87144These 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.56
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 100.133

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.48,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,725
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.76%

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How this home compares

956 Waterfall Dr Ne 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 86% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Rio Rancho 87144
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Northern Meadows

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87144

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

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$230K$750K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Rio Rancho 87144.

How it measures up in Rio Rancho 87144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rio Rancho 87144.

Estimated value$374,743
CheaperTypical $372,742Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,715 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,854 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 956 Waterfall Dr Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthern MeadowsRio Rancho 87144Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,74386% of homes50% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1389% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,715 ft²89% of homes87% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac62% of homes39% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than200778% of homes65% of homes77% of homes

About 956 Waterfall Dr Ne

How much is 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is $374,743 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $357,502 to $391,984. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Mar 23, 2022 for $70,759, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,715 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM built?

956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Cielo Azul Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Rio Rancho Middle School (middle), rated B+; Cleveland High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87144?

Among the 19,872 homes in Rio Rancho 87144, it is worth more than 50% of them ($374,743 against a typical $372,742), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($138 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,715 ft² against a typical 1,854 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2007 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 50% 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 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Waterfall Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was $3,544. The county assessed it at $101,279.

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