This 1950s 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the best of both worlds: original wood floors, a TPO roof, upgraded electrical panel, and energy-efficient windows. The hard work's been done, and it's now awaiting your finishing touches. Generous living/dining area plus spacious great room that could easily be converted into a large third bedroom or owners' suite. The fully enclosed backyard has plenty of mature shade and also houses a detached workshop complete with electricity provides the ideal canvas for crafting or a home office. Plenty of storage, with a 1 car garage and a sturdy storage shed in back! Positioned conveniently near downtown and the university, it's a prime candidate for short-term rentals, college living, or as a starter home. Plus, the property features flourishing pomegranate trees, adding a delightful natural touch to your potential haven.
Foreclosed
Est. $223,700
881 S Melendres St, Las Cruces, NM 88005
2beds
1,199sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1950
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$223,700 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 246 days |
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Evaporative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,199 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4007136148007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Las Cruces
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,601
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Estimated market value
$223,700
$213,000 - $235,000
$1,562/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2023 | Pending sale | $215,000$179/sqft |
Source: SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2302323 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000$179/sqft |
Source: SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2302323 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,601 -0.6% | $52,867 |
| 2024 | $1,610 +76.5% | $52,867 +79.2% |
| 2023 | $912 +1.6% | $29,503 +3% |
| 2022 | $898 +3.3% | $28,644 +3% |
| 2021 | $869 +2.5% | $27,810 +3% |
| 2020 | $848 -0.3% | $27,000 |
| 2019 | $851 +0.6% | $27,000 |
| 2018 | $846 | $27,000 |
| 2017 | $846 +8.9% | $27,000 |
| 2016 | $776 -1.3% | $27,000 -66.7% |
| 2015 | $787 -0.5% | $81,000 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $791 +11% | $78,719 +3% |
| 2013 | $712 | $76,426 +3% |
| 2012 | $712 +1.5% | $74,200 |
| 2011 | $702 +0.3% | $74,200 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $700 +9.6% | $75,323 +3% |
| 2009 | $639 | $73,130 +3% |
| 2008 | $639 +1.8% | $71,000 +1.1% |
| 2007 | $627 +23.3% | $70,200 +10.4% |
| 2005 | $509 +4.8% | $63,603 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $485 +7.5% | $59,947 |
| 2003 | $451 -2.6% | $59,947 +6.1% |
| 2002 | $463 | $56,500 |
| 2001 | $463 +7.8% | $56,500 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $430 | $53,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 88005
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Zia Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Las Cruces High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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