87544 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 87544 (Los Alamos, New Mexico) pay a median of $2,610/year in property taxes on homes valued at $444,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is near the New Mexico state average of 0.59%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 87544 is approximately $218, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sandoval County. This is $1,468 more than the New Mexico average of $1,142/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New Mexico, 87544 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 88310 (0.59%) and 87935 (0.58%).

In Los Alamos, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $135,108, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New Mexico reassesses all property at fair market value upon change of ownership, with no statutory caps on annual increases afterward — your tax basis resets to full market value when you purchase. Sandoval County offers a Primary Residence Assessment Reduction for owner-occupants, reducing taxable value by a fixed amount; file with the Sandoval County Assessor to claim this exemption. Contact the Sandoval County Assessor immediately after closing to request the homeowner exemption and verify that your property is classified for the reduced rate.