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37 Big Dipper, Cloudcroft, NM, 88317

2beds
2baths
1,316sqft
$1,580,000
$1,201price/sqft
$11,206/moest. monthly cost
$448,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Stargazers Dream—This property is one of a kind. Situated on approximately 33 acres sits a comfortable two-bedroom, two-bath home with a large deck for entertaining and a hot tub for relaxing. The evening dark skies of the Cloudcroft mountains invite you to the private observatory to watch the starlit skies. The property has a private well and a well house with excellent equipment.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

5/10
4/10
Cloudcroft Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.5 mi
6/10
Cloudcroft High SchoolGrades 9-123.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1992

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood

Other

  • Builder name: Ed Baker, Bldg Specialtie

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Vented Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Refrigerator,Electric Range/Oven,Washer,Electric Water Heater,Water Softener
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Bathroom

  • Features: Tub and Shower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Vaulted Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Wood,No Carpet,Hardwood
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric Wall Heat
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,316
  • Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R041549
  • Zoning description: Single Family

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch Covered
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub

Lot

  • Lot size: 33 Acres
  • Features: Desert Front,Desert Back,Wooded,10.01+ Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: +/- 33 acres

Parking

  • Parking features: No Carport,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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Wildfire
Winter Weather
Lightning
Hail
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters in Otero 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 $7,989$95,868
Home Insurance *$781$9,372
Property Taxes $2,288$27,456
Electricity $148$1,780
Total$11,206$134,472
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$384,205/yr
40% on housing$336,180/yr
45% on housing$298,826/yr

New Mexico FAIR Plan Programs

New Mexico Property Insurance Program

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,201This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 88317$158
Otero County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 88317$248
Otero County$165

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
2025-05-30Listed for sale$1,660,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJames Carlton
BrokerageGary Mack Real Estate

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