1303 Eighth St · Alamogordo, NM 88310

$150,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 954 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 261 Days on market

Built 1961 7,057 sqft lot $157/sqft · 17% above area Est $187k · 20% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +22.9/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +7.4/10.0
• 1% rule +4.9/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Fantastic investment opportunity! This multi-family property features two separate homes on one lot. The front house offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the back house includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, perfect for rental income, extended family, or guests. Both units are finished with low-maintenance laminate and tile flooring throughout. With versatile living options and strong income potential, this property is a must-see for investors or those seeking a multi-generational living setup!

Key facts

• Two separate homes
• Tile flooring
• Rental income

Tags

• MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY
• TWO SEPARATE HOMES
• LOW-MAINTENANCE LAMINATE
• TILE FLOORING
• RENTAL INCOME
• VERSATILE LIVING OPTIONS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $111 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $148k (1.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $132k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 77/100 on livability (#5 in NM, #3,233 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D, employment D, schools F.
• Alamogordo Public Schools (town): math 26% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #26 of 95 in NM (top 27%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 444 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 14d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 6 units permitted in Otero County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($57k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Otero County population projected to shrink 7% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 261 days — a 12% lower offer ($132k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $152/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AH (mandatory federal flood insurance); extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $132,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 261 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1961 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.99% ✗
• Cap rate: 8.40%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.53%
• DSCR: 1.34
• GRM: 8.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $186,608
• List price: $150,000
• Delta: -19.62%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 1 within 2.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.65% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -12.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.54×
• Total profit: $-19,154
• Equity at exit: $22,365

10-year hold

• IRR: -6.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.64×
• Total profit: $-15,313
• Equity at exit: $12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
• State New Mexico: 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

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ZIP-level market 88310

• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 444
• Price-to-rent: 8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,479 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax from tax record: −$56 /mo · $673/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$152 /mo · $1,824/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$311
• Net cashflow: $111

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,338

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 87%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $37,500
• Closing costs: $4,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 5 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1301 Jefferson Ave Unit LAST ONE AVAILABLE!! Alamogordo, NM	2.0	2.0	892	$1,425	$1.60	3d	1	0.48mi
1301 Fillmore Ave Alamogordo, NM	2.0	1.0	967	$1,095	$1.13	44d	2	0.52mi
1905 12th St Alamogordo, NM	2.0	1.0	704	$850	$1.21	14d	1	0.54mi
1514 Utah Ave Alamogordo, NM	2.0	1.0	1119	$1,450	$1.30	14d	1	0.68mi
2200 1st St Alamogordo, NM	1.0–3.0	1.0–3.0	1011	$1,979	$1.96	3d	18	0.98mi

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $150,000 Active 261 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $150,000 Active 260 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $150,000 Active 259 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $150,000 Active 258 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $150,000 Active 256 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $150,000 Active 255 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $150,000 Active 253 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $150,000 Active 252 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $150,000 Active 251 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $150,000 Active 250 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $150,000 Active 247 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $150,000 Active 246 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $150,000 Active 245 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $150,000 Active 244 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $150,000 Active 243 DOM
16. 2025-09-30
    listed $150,000 Active 507-char remark

    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    Fantastic investment opportunity! This multi-family property features two separate homes on one lot. The front house offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the back house includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, perfect for rental income, extended family, or guests. Both units are finished with low-maintenance laminate and tile flooring throughout. With versatile living options and strong income potential, this property is a must-see for investors or those seeking a multi-generational living setup!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast NM · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $673 · $56/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,200 · $100/mo
• Expected delta: +$527/yr (+$44/mo · 78.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone AH · 68% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,753
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$673
• − Insurance: −$2,574
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,420
• − Management: −$1,420
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable loss: −$1,101
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$264
• After-tax cash flow: $1,602/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Alamogordo Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 3500030
• Math proficiency: 26% —
• Reading proficiency: 39% —
• Median HH income: $42,194
• Composite: 30.24/100
• National rank: #11572
• State rank: #26 of 95 in NM

Livability — Alamogordo

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #5
• US rank: #3233

Category grades

Amenities D- Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime D Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Alamogordo, NM
• County: Otero County · 36,983 people
• City population: 36,983
• Metro: Alamogordo, NM
• Population (ZIP): 36,983
• Household income: $57,214
• Rent vs Own: 34.4% rent · 65.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1231.0

Population outlook (Otero County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 62,967 people
• By 2030: 62,164 · -1.3%
• By 2040: 60,253 · -4.3%
• By 2050: 58,575 · -7.0%
• By 2075: 55,411 · -12.0%
• By 2100: 48,551 · -22.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.59)
• Race & ethnicity: White 56% Hispanic / Latino 31% Two or more races 18% Black 5% Asian 2% Native American 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 25%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Lithuanian 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 12% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Otero

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+27.0) · D 35.4% · R 62.4% · Other 2.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.7pp toward R · 2008: -19.3pp · 2024: -27.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+27.0 2020: R+25.6 2016: R+29.1 2012: R+28.0 2008: R+19.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -174.88%
• Current HPI: 181.737
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.65%
• Metro: Alamogordo, NM
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2025-09-30 Listed $150,000 OCAOR

Property tax history

+1.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $673 · +3.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.