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Is Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ruidoso Downs is a buyer’s market. With about 20.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply20.3Under 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 market272Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$106▼ −34.5% vs. last year

The Ruidoso Downs housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 272 days and there were 20.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, 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 faster (668 days then) and the median sale price fell 64% to $139,440. Overall, Ruidoso Downs is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lincoln County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Ruidoso Downs real estate

Is Ruidoso Downs a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 20.3 months of supply in Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Ruidoso Downs?

The typical home went under contract in 272 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ruidoso Downs sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Ruidoso Downs?

About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Lincoln County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ruidoso Downs?

The median sale price was $139,440 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.

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