2209 W Briscoe Ave · Artesia, NM 88210

$288,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,700 sqft · SingleFamily · 43 Days on market

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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 +26.8/30.0
• DSCR +9.2/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.3/10.0
• Schools +3.3/10.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

Key facts

• Storage shed
• Cozy fireplace
• Sprinkler systems

Tags

• GENEROUSLY SIZED BACKYARD
• COZY FIREPLACE
• STORAGE SHED
• SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $288k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $790 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $288k).
• Recommended offer: $279k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 63/100 on livability (#75 in NM) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, health & safety C-, schools F.
• Artesia Public Schools (town): math 29% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #17 of 95 in NM (top 18%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 166 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 156 units permitted in Eddy County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,242/mo this rent would consume 49% of the median local household income ($80k/yr) (locally 159% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Eddy County population projected at +36% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $81k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 43 days — a 3% lower offer ($279k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 3y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 5→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $279,360 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 43 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. Crime grade is F 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.13% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.58%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.75%
• DSCR: 1.52
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.04×
• Total profit: $3,534
• Equity at exit: $42,942

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.84×
• Total profit: $67,483
• Equity at exit: $24,901

Cash invested: $80,640 (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

3-day notice but with cure rights; relocation assistance in some cities.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 88210

• Active inventory: 166
• Price-to-rent: 7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,242 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,510
• Tax from tax record: −$141 /mo · $1,695/yr
• Insurance: −$120
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$681
• Net cashflow: $790

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,242

Max offer price $288,000

Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $953	-5% $871	+0% $790	+5% $708	+10% $627
Rent	-10% $533	-5% $662	+0% $790	+5% $918	+10% $1,046
Rate	-1.0pp $935	-0.5pp $863	base $790	+0.5pp $715	+1.0pp $639

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: $72,000
• Closing costs: $8,640
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2106 W Bullock Ave Artesia, NM	3.0	2.0	1320	$1,800	$1.36	45d	1	0.11mi
1402 W Briscoe Ave Artesia, NM	3.0	2.0	1564	$1,750	$1.12	45d	1	0.65mi
3513 W Smith Ave heuristic Artesia, NM	3.0	2.0	1320	$2,500	$1.89	25d	1	1.07mi

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-03-18
   status Pending
2. 2026-02-26
   price $288,000
3. 2026-02-03
   listed $295,000 Active
4. 2023-11-06
   soldstatus Closed 431-char remark

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   Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

5. 2023-11-03
   soldstatus
6. 2023-09-15
   status Pending 431-char remark

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   Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

7. 2023-08-30
   status Active 431-char remark

   Show marketing remark (431 chars)

   Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

8. 2023-08-25
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   Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

9. 2023-08-22
   status Active 431-char remark

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   Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

10. 2023-08-22
    price $264,000 431-char remark

    Show marketing remark (431 chars)

    Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

11. 2023-08-03
    historical 431-char remark

    Show marketing remark (431 chars)

    Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

12. 2023-07-22
    listed $269,000 Active 431-char remark

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    Are you in the market for a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in Artesia? Look no Further then this lovely property, As you walk through the home you’ll notice the ceiling beams that run through the living room and accent the cozy fireplace for those summer and winter nights. The bedrooms offered are spacious. This home also has a two car garage and well kept front and backyard. Call today to schedule a showing!

13. 2007-06-08
    soldstatus

ⓘ 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: $1,695 · $141/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,304 · $192/mo
• Expected delta: +$609/yr (+$51/mo · 35.9%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 16% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 5 d/yr ≥101°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $38,903
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,132
• − Property taxes: −$1,695
• − Insurance: −$1,440
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,112
• − Management: −$3,112
• − Depreciation: −$8,378
• Taxable income: $5,033
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,208
• After-tax cash flow: $8,267/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: Artesia Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 3500120
• Math proficiency: 29% —
• Reading proficiency: 42% —
• Median HH income: $51,397
• Composite: 33.48/100
• National rank: #10522
• State rank: #17 of 95 in NM

Livability — Artesia

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #75
• US rank: #15300

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Artesia, NM
• County: Eddy County · 58,370 people
• City population: 18,542
• Metro: Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
• Population (ZIP): 18,542
• Household income: $79,632
• Rent vs Own: 28.7% rent · 71.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 159.0

Population outlook (Eddy County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 65,505 people
• By 2030: 69,797 · +6.6%
• By 2040: 79,191 · +20.9%
• By 2050: 89,199 · +36.2%
• By 2075: 115,829 · +76.8%
• By 2100: 129,336 · +97.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority Hispanic (55%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 55% White 40% Two or more races 19% Native American 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 50%
• Common ancestry: Italian 1% Romanian 1% Iranian 1%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 74% English-only · Spanish 24%

Political lean MEDSL · Eddy

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+55.9) · D 21.4% · R 77.3% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -30.2pp toward R · 2008: -25.6pp · 2024: -55.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+55.9 2020: R+51.8 2016: R+41.6 2012: R+33.5 2008: R+25.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -238.85%
• Current HPI: 115.6107
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+7.1% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-18 Pending — NMMLS
• 2026-02-26 Price Changed $288,000 NMMLS
• 2026-02-03 Listed $295,000 NMMLS
• 2023-11-06 Sold (MLS) — NMMLS
• 2023-11-03 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2023-09-15 Pending — NMMLS
• 2023-08-30 Relisted — NMMLS
• 2023-08-25 Delisted — NMMLS
• 2023-08-22 Relisted — NMMLS
• 2023-08-22 Price Changed $264,000 NMMLS
• 2023-08-03 Delisted — NMMLS
• 2023-07-22 Listed $269,000 NMMLS
• 2007-06-08 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+4.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,695 · -1.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.