Is Lake Arthur, NM 88253 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lake Arthur 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 list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Lake Arthur housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Chaves County, NM

Population	901
Median income	$85,813
Average income	$110,304
Median home value	$168,300
Median rent	$1,079/month
Owner-occupied	68% of homes
Median year built	1993

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high), wildfire (moderate), extreme heat (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 88253; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Lake Arthur real estate

What are property taxes in Lake Arthur?

About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Chaves County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.

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