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$144,381$141 / 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 59How 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
Last sold for $300,009 on Jan 26, 2026

ALTO, NM 88312
0
Baths
1,027 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$144K
$86K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,009 · Jan 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,120 (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.$48,308 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,334
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,974
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,308
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,924

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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 Residential
CountyLINCOLN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi
E
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 6.4 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88312These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.46%
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.16%
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.2,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,282
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,819
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

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 less than 97% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Alto 88312
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Alto 88312

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

This home
$141K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Alto 88312.

How it measures up in Alto 88312

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alto 88312.

Estimated value$144,381
CheaperTypical $499,353Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,027 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlto 88312Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,3813% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14114% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,027 ft²7% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac35% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than202196% of homes97% of homes

About

How much is , Alto, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Alto, NM is $144,381 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $85,832 to $202,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Alto, NM last sell?

, Alto, NM last sold on Jan 26, 2026 for $300,009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Alto, NM?

, Alto, NM has 1,027 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was , Alto, NM built?

, Alto, NM was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.

What schools serve , Alto, NM?

, Alto, NM is assigned to Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso High School (high), rated C. All sit in Ruidoso Municipal Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Alto, NM compare to other homes in Alto 88312?

Among the 3,105 homes in Alto 88312, it is worth more than 3% of them ($144,381 against a typical $499,353), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($141 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,027 ft² against a typical 2,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2021 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 19% 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 , Alto, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Alto, NM was $1,120. The county assessed it at $48,308.

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