Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath (both bathrooms are 3/4 bathrooms) home offering approximately 1,342 square feet of comfortable living space. The inviting family room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and flows into a dedicated dining area adjacent to the updated kitchen. All kitchen appliances convey. Additional highlights include solar electric, a 2-car garage, and a spacious backyard with a raised fence. The backyard also features a storage shed, providing extra functionality and storage options. Centrally located with convenient access to recreational parks, shopping, dining, and everything Downtown Las Cruces has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
7,303 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeffrey Stevens• Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - NM Properties
Bought with Johnathan Martinez• Select Realty Group, LLC
Est. $1,259 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1817 Defiance Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 1, 2026
Sold
—
SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2600598
Apr 1, 2026
Sold
—
Mar 7, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2026
Listed
$249,000
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 2004
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,423 (+2.5%)
$9,035 + $41,414
$50,449
2024
$1,388 (+1.6%)
$8,890 + $40,090
$48,980
2023
$1,366 (+1.7%)
$8,615 + $38,939
$47,554
2022
$1,343 (+3.5%)
$7,782 + $38,387
$46,169
2021
$1,298 (−0.5%)
$7,457 + $37,367
$44,824
2020
$1,305 (+2.9%)
$7,141 + $36,378
$43,519
2019
$1,268 (+3.8%)
$7,141 + $36,378
$43,519
2018
$1,222 (+12.4%)
$6,834 + $35,417
$42,251
2017
$1,087 (+1.8%)
$6,537 + $34,485
$41,022
2016
$1,068 (−0.5%)
$6,248 + $33,579
$39,827
2015
$1,073 (+3.2%)
$5,974 + $32,685
$38,659
2014
$1,040
$5,800 + $31,733
$37,533
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,303 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dona Ana County
APN
R0209550
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-1A
IDO
Single-Family Medium Density District
The single-family medium density district is intended to accommodate single-family site built/manufactured dwelling units, including patio homes and townhouses, and to maintain and protect a medium density residential character of development. This district is also intended to serve as a transition between the single-family high and single-family low density residential development. The maximum density of this district is eight dwelling units per acre
Zone overlays
Infill Development Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Recreation
Aug 11, 2023 • Final
Solar photo voltaic system
Install a new photovoltaic solar system.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Stucco
Property Features
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0 to .24 AC
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: From East Hadley, left on Walnut, then right on Defiance Road.
Subdivision Name: Sunrise Terrace Addition
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,303 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Dona Ana County
APN: R0209550
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hermosa Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Sierra Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Centennial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Las Cruces, NM • 88001
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.6 hours in
June and 7.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
12.6 hrs
7.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$244,000 – $295,000
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