Lea County property record for 717 E 5th St, Tatum, NM 88267
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61403 |
| Primary APN | 61403 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Account Number | 61403 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | E 5TH ST |
| City | LOVINGTON |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 88260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION-28 TOWNSHIP-12S RANGE-36E .20 AC LOC NW4 TR BEG 220 E OF NE COR BLK 27 DANIELS ADD-TH S 150,E 60,N 150, W 60 TO BEG P |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIELS ADD |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LEA NM |
| Township / Civil Division | TATUM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
717 E 5th St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Lea County records, as of February 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2418 W KANSAS ST, HOBBS, NM 88242-9025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 E 5th St was $120.
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 | $120.00 | $5,878 Land $1,890 Building $3,988 | $13,854 Land $1,890 Building $11,964 |
| 2023 | $116.00 | $5,577 Land $1,818 Building $3,759 | $13,095 Land $1,818 Building $11,277 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 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 717 E 5th St is high, ranking above 83% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 83% of the US · above 77% of New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% 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 | 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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