Lea County property record for 305 E 5th St, Tatum, NM 88267
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1988 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $199 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61095 |
| Primary APN | 61095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Account Number | 61095 |
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| Street Address | 305 E 5TH ST |
| City | TATUM |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 88267-9239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DANIELS ADD BLOCK 24 N 5 OF LOT 11 LOT 12 MH LOC HERE #207476 |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIELS ADD |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | LEA NM |
| Township / Civil Division | TATUM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2118 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
305 E 5th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Lea County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 232, TATUM, NM 88267-0232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 28443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2202 / 875 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEA NM |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 305 E 5TH ST, TATUM, NM 88267 |
| Document Number | 002202/875 |
| Book / Page | 2202 / 875 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 28443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 305 E 5TH ST, TATUM, NM 88267 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 E 5th St was $199.
Source: Lea County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea County |
| Municipality | Tatum Town |
| Unified School District | Tatum Municipal Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199.00 | $7,841 Land $3,333 Building $4,508 | $23,523 Land $9,999 Building $13,524 |
| 2023 | $204.00 | $7,841 Land $3,333 Building $4,508 | $23,523 Land $9,999 Building $13,524 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 305 E 5th St is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 56% of New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves 948 people · EPA ID NM3522013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Feb 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Windstream.
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