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$60,902$53 / 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 89How 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

505 E FOREST ST

ROSWELL, NM 88203
1
Baths
1,152 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$61K
$54K low$68K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$21,802
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$17,442
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$39,100
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Jan 20, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$309 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,815 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$768
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,047
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,444

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHAVES
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
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
Pecos Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Roswell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Mesa Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Roswell Independent Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88203These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.7.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.28,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,666
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

505 E Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Chaves County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Chaves County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Chaves County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Chaves County

What homes are worth in Roswell 88203

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

This home
$47K$428K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Roswell 88203.

How it measures up in Roswell 88203

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roswell 88203.

Estimated value$60,902
CheaperTypical $142,292Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$53
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 505 E Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoswell 88203Chaves County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,9026% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$533% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²35% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac58% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than194814% of homes12% of homes

About 505 E Forest St

How much is 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM is $60,902 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $53,941 to $67,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM last sell?

505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM last sold on Nov 17, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM?

505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM has 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM built?

505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM?

505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM is assigned to Pecos Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Roswell High School (high), rated D+; Mesa Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Roswell Independent Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM compare to other homes in Roswell 88203?

Among the 10,965 homes in Roswell 88203, it is worth more than 6% of them ($60,902 against a typical $142,292), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($53 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1948 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Chaves County, it is worth more than 5% 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 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM?

The 2026 property tax bill for 505 E Forest St, Roswell, NM was $309. The county assessed it at $11,815.

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