Rio Arriba County property record for 451 3rd St, Chama, NM 87520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,412 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,152 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008570 |
| Primary APN | R008570 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Account Number | R008570 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 3RD ST |
| City | CHAMA |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 87520-0447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 14 T 31N R 03E 0.88 AC. A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NE4 OF THE N W4 236461,5443374, |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | RIO ARRIBA NM |
| Township / Civil Division | TIERRA AMARILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
451 3rd St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Rio Arriba County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1065, CHAMA, NM 87520-1065 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20213374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 544 / 3374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 451 3rd St was $1,152, up 12.3% from the year before.
Source: Rio Arriba County assessment roll, as of January 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Municipality | Chama Village |
| Unified School District | Chama Valley Independent Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,271 (+3%) Land $8,049 Building $32,222 | $120,815 (+3%) Land $24,148 Building $96,667 | |
| 2025 | $1,152.00 (+12.28%) | $39,099 (+3%) Land $7,996 Building $31,103 | $117,297 (+3%) Land $23,988 Building $93,309 |
| 2024 | $1,026.00 (-2.56%) | $37,960 (+3%) Land $7,942 Building $30,018 | $113,881 (+3%) Land $23,826 Building $90,055 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 (+14.33%) | $36,855 Land $7,917 Building $28,938 | $110,565 Land $23,751 Building $86,814 |
| 2022 | $921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 15, 2012 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · tidal / storm surge |
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 451 3rd St is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 54% of New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CHAMA WATER SYSTEM serves 1,573 people · EPA ID NM3501021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 50 / 3 |
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