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$380,924$205 / 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 93How 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

980 THUNDER RD SE

RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,861 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.
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$381K
$356K low$406K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,955 (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.$57,941 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,698
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,243
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,254
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,824

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.0.64
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.

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 · 1.4 mi
M
Eagle Ridge Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Rio Rancho High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

980 Thunder Rd Se 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Rio Rancho 87124
  • Older than 85% 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
$196K$704K

This home is worth more than 64% 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$380,924
CheaperTypical $342,196Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,861 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 980 Thunder Rd Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRio Rancho 87124Sandoval County
Estimated valuepricier than$380,92464% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20548% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,861 ft²59% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac96% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than198120% of homes15% of homes

About 980 Thunder Rd Se

How much is 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM is $380,924 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $355,598 to $406,250. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM last sell?

980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM?

980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,861 square feet of living space and a 0.64-acre lot.

When was 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM built?

980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM?

980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM is assigned to Puesta del Sol Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Eagle Ridge Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM compare to other homes in Rio Rancho 87124?

Among the 21,426 homes in Rio Rancho 87124, it is worth more than 64% of them ($380,924 against a typical $342,196), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($205 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,861 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1981 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Sandoval County, it is worth more than 54% 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 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Thunder Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM was $1,955. The county assessed it at $57,941.

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