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981 MESQUITE ST

ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
0
Baths
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$145 (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.$5,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,100

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.
72
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.
4
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.0.21
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.

M
Mountain View Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Desert Star Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.8 mi
H
Alamogordo High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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%

Ownership

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

981 Mesquite St 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.

  • Newer than 79% 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.

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 981 Mesquite St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamogordo 88310Otero County
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac64% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than200079% of homes76% of homes

About 981 Mesquite St

When did 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM last sell?

981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM last sold on Feb 1, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM built?

981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM?

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

How does 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM compare to other homes in Alamogordo 88310?

Among the 12,963 homes in Alamogordo 88310, its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2000 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Mesquite St, Alamogordo, NM was $145. The county assessed it at $5,700.

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