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$351,317$159 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $346,996 on Aug 11, 2026

979 DRY CREEK CT NE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,214 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$351K
$339K low$364K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$346,996 · Aug 11, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,338 (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.$106,615 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,615
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,622
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,845

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.0.24
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.

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Rio Rancho Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Cleveland High SchoolA-
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

979 Dry Creek Ct 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 76% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Sandoval County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Northern Meadows
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Sandoval County

What homes are worth in Rio Rancho 87144

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

This home
$224K$710K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$351,317
CheaperTypical $367,402Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,862 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthern MeadowsRio Rancho 87144Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$351,31776% of homes43% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15929% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,214 ft²74% of homes69% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac97% of homes72% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than200549% of homes49% of homes65% of homes

About 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne

How much is 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is $351,317 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $338,776 to $363,858. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Aug 11, 2026 for $346,996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,214 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM built?

979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Cielo Azul Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rio Rancho Middle School (middle), rated A; Cleveland 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 979 Dry Creek Ct 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 43% of them ($351,317 against a typical $367,402), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($159 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,214 ft² against a typical 1,862 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (2005 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 44% 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 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Dry Creek Ct Ne, Rio Rancho, NM was $3,338. The county assessed it at $106,615.

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