545 S 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740 Property Records

Colfax County property record for 545 S 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,228 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.106 acres (4,600 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$521 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-135-185-262-436`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-135-185-262-436`
Alternative APNs	`R010817` `10817`

Interior

Building Area	2,228 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Lot Area	4,600 sqft (0.106 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R010817
Street Address	545 S 2ND ST
City	RATON
State	NM
Zip	87740-4107
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SUBD: O T RATON LOT: 23 BLOCK: 28 UPC 1135185262436 LAND 1 LESS E 48 FEET SUBD: O T RATON LOT: 24 BLOCK: 28 UPC 1135185262436
Legal Subdivision	O T RATON
Legal Block	28
Legal Lot Number	23-24
Jurisdiction	COLFAX NM
Township / Civil Division	RATON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	950500

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Colfax County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	545 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4107
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021
Prior Sale	Nov 16, 2016
Deed Document Number	20215257
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COLFAX NM
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	545 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4107
Document Number	0202105257
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	202105257
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 26, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	545 S 2ND ST, RATON, NM 87740-4107

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Colfax County assessment roll, as of January 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Mexico
County	Colfax County
Municipality	Raton City
Unified School District	Raton Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$19,619 (+3%) Land $1,533 Building $18,086	$58,859 (+3%) Land $4,600 Building $54,259
2025	$521.00 (+26.15%)	$19,048 (+6.09%) Land $1,533 Building $17,515	$57,145 (+6.09%) Land $4,600 Building $52,545
2023	$413.00	$17,955 Land $1,533 Building $16,422	$53,866 Land $4,600 Building $49,266

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
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.

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.

Drinking Water

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
Water Source	Surface water
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sierra Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20