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501 E Palace Ave, Hobbs, NM, 88240

2beds
1baths
998sqft
$172,000
$172price/sqft
$1,267/moest. monthly cost
$50,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Hobbs, NM has been completely updated throughout the interior, including a brand-new roof for added peace of mind. Step inside to find a fresh, modern interior with updated finishes, a bright and inviting living space, and a functional layout perfect for everyday living. The renovated kitchen and bathroom add style and convenience, making this home ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss this turnkey opportunity!

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Heizer Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
8/10
Hobbs High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Fireplace features: Electric

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Electric,Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 998
  • Total interior livable area: 998 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4000106920001

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Features: Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Lea County and New Mexico

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $869$10,428
Home Insurance *$176$2,112
Property Taxes $74$888
Electricity $148$1,780
Total$1,267$15,204
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$43,440/yr
40% on housing$38,010/yr
45% on housing$33,786/yr

New Mexico FAIR Plan Programs

New Mexico Property Insurance Program

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,506Commercial: 306
Total Premiums$5.96M
Total Exposure$950.67M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.1%
10.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.5%
3.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$172This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 88240$154
Lea County$157

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 88240$152
Lea County$152

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-12Price change$172,000
2026-03-27Listed for sale$180,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSandra Ortega
BrokerageUnited Realty, LLC - Hobbs

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