Lea County property record for 538 E Copper Ave, Hobbs, NM 88240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 2007 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 203901 |
| Primary APN | 203901 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
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| Account Number | 203901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E COPPER AVE |
| City | HOBBS |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 88240-1441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EAST ORIENTE HTS ADD BLOCK 1 LOT 11 121322 TAOS STREET MOBILE HOME PARKS LLC |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST ORIENTE HTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LEA NM |
| Township / Civil Division | HOBBS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 503 |
538 E Copper Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Lea County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 114 GRATIOT DR, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7712 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000220441 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEA NM |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 E COPPER AVE, HOBBS, NM 88240-1441 |
| Document Number | 0002178/56 |
| Book / Page | 2178 / 56 |
| Map Reference | MB 414 PG 288 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2022 |
| 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 | 114 GRATIOT DR, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7712 |
| Document Number | 0000217857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2178/57 |
| Name | WESTERN COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 E Copper Ave was $2,674.
Source: Lea County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea County |
| Municipality | Hobbs City |
| Unified School District | Hobbs Municipal Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,674.00 | $99,088 Land $10,334 Building $88,754 | $297,264 Land $31,002 Building $266,262 |
| 2023 | $2,745.00 | $99,088 Land $10,334 Building $88,754 | $297,264 Land $31,002 Building $266,262 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 E Copper Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 3 (1984–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1992 · Thunderstorms, Hail & Flooding |
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 538 E Copper Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 40,418 people · EPA ID NM3521613 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 396 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Uber Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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