The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 87053 sells for about $217,208, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 87053 — Tajique
The housing market in ZIP 87053 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural village. Prices have seen modest growth consistent with regional trends, though the limited number of sales makes precise market-wide metrics difficult to determine. Most residents rely on the broader Albuquerque metro area for economic activity.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals seeking rural, quiet living who are comfortable with a significant commute to the Albuquerque metro area for employment and major services.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 87053, Sandoval County NM
Crime data for the village of San Ysidro is not determinable at the ZIP level; regional trends in Sandoval County generally reflect rural safety profiles.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Jemez Mountain Public Schools district, which provides rural educational services.
The area is subject to wildfire risk common to the high-desert terrain of Sandoval County and requires standard fire-mitigation awareness.
Economic momentum is limited due to the small, unincorporated nature of the village; growth is primarily driven by regional employment in the Albuquerque metro area.
Property taxes are assessed by Sandoval County; the effective rate reflects local school district and county-wide levies.
Commuting to the Albuquerque employment core typically requires a drive of approximately 45-60 minutes via NM-44 and I-25.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking and scenic views of the Jemez Mountains, with limited local shopping.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes or mobile home lots.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and residential, with most residents commuting to the Albuquerque-Rio Rancho metro area for employment.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation via NM-44.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Sandoval County Assessor manages property valuations; assessments are updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Sandoval County property taxes and Jemez Mountain Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the rural nature of the geography.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New Mexico requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 87053 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Gilman Tunnels4.818.8 mi
- Walatowa Visitor Center4.718.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides scenic views and local outdoor access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.