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$171,889$85,945 / 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 82How 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

CHAMA, NM 87520
0
Baths
2 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.
5.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$172K
$141K low$203K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$940 (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.$36,605 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,406
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,199
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,539
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,816

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.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
43
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
29
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyRIO ARRIBA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.97
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Escalante Middle/High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.7 mi
E
Tierra Amarilla Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.8 mi

District: Chama Valley Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 87520These 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.153
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 100.81

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.812
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,881
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,582
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

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 78% of homes in Rio Arriba County
  • Among the smallest homes in Chama 87520
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Rio Arriba County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Rio Arriba County

What homes are worth in Chama 87520

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

This home
$68K$766K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Chama 87520.

How it measures up in Chama 87520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chama 87520.

Estimated value$171,889
CheaperTypical $196,339Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.97 ac
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChama 87520Rio Arriba County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,88941% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than5.97 ac84% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199866% of homes76% of homes

About

How much is , Chama, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Chama, NM is $171,889 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $140,516 to $203,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Chama, NM last sell?

, Chama, NM last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Chama, NM?

, Chama, NM has 2 square feet of living space and a 5.97-acre lot.

When was , Chama, NM built?

, Chama, NM was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve , Chama, NM?

, Chama, NM is assigned to Escalante Middle/High School (middle), rated D-; Tierra Amarilla Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Chama Valley Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Chama, NM compare to other homes in Chama 87520?

Among the 1,583 homes in Chama 87520, it is worth more than 41% of them ($171,889 against a typical $196,339), it is bigger than almost none of them (2 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (5.97 ac against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1998 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Rio Arriba County, it is worth more than 22% 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 , Chama, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Chama, NM was $940. The county assessed it at $36,605.

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