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Is Mesquite, NM 88048 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Mesquite is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market104Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$105▲ +73.8% vs. last year

The Mesquite housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Mesquite, NM 88048 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 104 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (0 days then) and the median sale price rose 70% to $279,879. Overall, Mesquite is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Doña Ana County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Santa Teresa 88008 (17% sold over asking) and Sunland Park 88063 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Anthony 88021Seller’s market $184 /sq ftGarfield 87936 — /sq ftHatch 87937 — /sq ftLa Mesa 88044Balanced $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Mesquite real estate

How fast do homes sell in Mesquite?

The typical home went under contract in 104 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mesquite sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Mesquite?

About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Doña Ana County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Mesquite?

The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $105 per square foot.

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