Otero County property record for 940 Steve Dr, Chaparral, NM 88081
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,711 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $344 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16N4032155200015 |
| Primary APN | 16N4032155200015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 54,711 sqft (1.25 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
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| Account Number | R052415 |
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| Street Address | 940 STEVE DR |
| City | CHAPARRAL |
| State | NM |
| Zip | 88081-7557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SUBD: MERRILL ESTATES LOT 4 BLOCK: H |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO NM |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHEAST OTERO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
940 Steve Dr, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2013.
Source: Otero County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 STEVE DR, CHAPARRAL, NM 88081-7557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20131399 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTERO NM |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 940 STEVE DR, CHAPARRAL, NM 88081-7557 |
| Document Number | 0202202709 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Instrument | 202202709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 301 PASEO REAL DR, CHAPARRAL, NM 88081-7920 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Steve Dr was $344.
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero County |
| Unified School District | Gadsden Independent Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,979 (-) Land $12,979 | $38,936 (-) Land $38,936 | |
| 2025 | $344.00 | $12,979 Land $12,979 | $38,936 Land $38,936 |
| 2024 | $344.00 (-0.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $347.00 | $12,979 Land $12,979 | $38,936 Land $38,936 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Steve Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 940 Steve Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY private · serves 14,619 people · EPA ID NM3529207 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected May 2019 |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Chaparral Wireless Cable · Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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