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$537,636
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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

ALTO, NM 88312
0
Baths
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$538K
$332K low$743K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,985 (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.$230,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,689
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,991
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$223,961
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$692,040

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.12 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.0.60

Transaction History(1)

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
Sierra Vista Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.3 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 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 more than 85% of homes in Lincoln County
  • Newer than 96% 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
$171K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 66% 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$537,636
CheaperTypical $472,504Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlto 88312Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,63666% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac54% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than201893% of homes96% of homes

About

How much is , Alto, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Alto, NM is $537,636 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $332,462 to $742,810. 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 Oct 5, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was , Alto, NM built?

, Alto, NM was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.

What schools serve , Alto, NM?

, Alto, NM is assigned to Sierra Vista Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Ruidoso Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 3,106 homes in Alto 88312, it is worth more than 66% of them ($537,636 against a typical $472,504), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2018 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 85% 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 $3,985. The county assessed it at $230,680.

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