Colfax County property record for 544 S 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,760 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-135-185-243-437 |
| Primary APN | 1-135-185-243-437 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Account Number | R012497 |
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| Street Address | 544 S 2ND ST |
| City | RATON |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 87740-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD: O T RATON LOT: 1 BLOCK: 27 UPC 1135185243437 LAND 1 SUBD: O T RATON BLOCK: 27 UPC 1135185243437 LAND 2 S/2 OF LOT 2 WD |
| Legal Subdivision | O T RATON |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NM |
| Township / Civil Division | RATON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4074 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Raton Downtown Historic District listed 1977 · 95 contributing resources · NRIS 77000923 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Colfax County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 544 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PIONEER TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212421 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NM |
| Property Address | 544 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202103740 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103740 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | AURORA, CO 80014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLFAX NM |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 544 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4108 |
| Document Number | 202102421 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202102421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | PIONEER TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 815 W 8TH ST, WALSENBURG, CO 81089-2344 |
Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax County |
| Municipality | Raton City |
| Unified School District | Raton Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,936 (-) Land $1,750 Building $28,186 | $89,807 (-) Land $5,250 Building $84,557 | |
| 2025 | $765.00 (+22.79%) | $29,936 (+3%) Land $1,750 Building $28,186 | $89,807 (+3%) Land $5,250 Building $84,557 |
| 2023 | $623.00 | $29,064 Land $1,699 Building $27,365 | $87,192 Land $5,097 Building $82,095 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 4, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2006 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 |
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| 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 | CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS serves 9,733 people · EPA ID NM3526704 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2021 |
| 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Sierra Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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