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$381,442
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 92How 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

512 MECHEM DR

RUIDOSO, NM 88345
0
Baths
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$381K
$350K low$413K 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.$280,192
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$224,154
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.30%
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.$101,250
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Jan 5, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,560 (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.$51,679 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,538
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,141
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,174
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,037

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.0.41

Transaction History(3)

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 · 1.4 mi
H
Ruidoso High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Ruidoso Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 88345These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,013
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%

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

512 Mechem Dr 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 76% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Ruidoso 88345
  • Older than 77% of homes in Lincoln County

What homes are worth in Ruidoso 88345

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

This home
$141K$677K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Ruidoso 88345.

How it measures up in Ruidoso 88345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruidoso 88345.

Estimated value$381,442
CheaperTypical $281,202Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 512 Mechem Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuidoso 88345Lincoln County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,44276% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac72% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than197225% of homes23% of homes

About 512 Mechem Dr

How much is 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM is $381,442 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $350,206 to $412,678. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sell?

512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM last sold on Jan 5, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM built?

512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

What schools serve 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

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

How does 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM compare to other homes in Ruidoso 88345?

Among the 8,159 homes in Ruidoso 88345, it is worth more than 76% of them ($381,442 against a typical $281,202), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1972 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lincoln County, it is worth more than 66% 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 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM was $1,560. The county assessed it at $51,679.

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