This property is located in the hills of Mesilla. The elevated setting gives both mountain and valley views from the property. The property is secluded while still being only minutes from town. The house has great potential. There's lots of closet and storage space. You'll enjoy the natural lighting from the many windows. There's a spacious great room with fireplace for those chilly evenings. The enclosed sun porch is great as a hobby room, office space or play room. The master bedroom with en-suite bath is large with room to have a sitting area within the bedroom. All bedrooms are roomy with good sized closets. See it today with an eye to the potential here. Your personal touch will bring back the personality of this property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by D. Elaine Johnson• REMAX Classic Realty - Las Cruces
This property is located in the hills of Mesilla. The elevated setting gives both mountain and valley views from the property. The property is secluded while still being only minutes from town. The house has great potential. There's lots of closet and storage space. You'll enjoy the natural lighting from the many windows. There's a spacious great room with fireplace for those chilly evenings. The enclosed sun porch is great as a hobby room, office space or play room. The master bedroom with en-suite bath is large with room to have a sitting area within the bedroom. All bedrooms are roomy with good sized closets. See it today with an eye to the potential here. Your personal touch will bring back the personality of this property.
NMMLS #20192988
Jan 2, 2020
Sold
$245,000
$88/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$259,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 2003
Sold
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,694 (+1.1%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2025
$2,666 (−0.5%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2024
$2,679 (−1.1%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2023
$2,709 (−1.9%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2022
$2,760 (+0.5%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2021
$2,747 (−0.6%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2020
$2,763 (+5.4%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2019
$2,622 (+3.6%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2018
$2,531 (+5.3%)
$10,641 + $98,959
$109,600
2017
$2,403 (+1.3%)
$10,067 + $96,341
$106,408
2016
$2,372 (+17.8%)
$9,508 + $93,801
$103,309
2015
$2,014 (+3.0%)
$8,966 + $76,085
$85,051
2014
$1,955
$8,705 + $73,869
$82,574
Tax history for 6285 Desert Star Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,694 (+1.1%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2025
$2,666 (−0.5%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2024
$2,679 (−1.1%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2023
$2,709 (−1.9%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2022
$2,760 (+0.5%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2021
$2,747 (−0.6%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2020
$2,763 (+5.4%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2019
$2,622 (+3.6%)
$12,667 + $103,000
$115,667
2018
$2,531 (+5.3%)
$10,641 + $98,959
$109,600
2017
$2,403 (+1.3%)
$10,067 + $96,341
$106,408
2016
$2,372 (+17.8%)
$9,508 + $93,801
$103,309
2015
$2,014 (+3.0%)
$8,966 + $76,085
$85,051
2014
$1,955
$8,705 + $73,869
$82,574
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,776
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dona Ana County
APN
R0313431
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2776.0
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Site Build
Lot Information
Lot Size : 5.0
Lot Size Area: 5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,854
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: None/Other
Middle Or Junior School: None/Other
High School: None/Other
Location Information
Directions: Avenida de Mesilla, R on Calle del Norte 2 miles, Continue on S Fairacres Road, L on Mesilla Hills Drive, Continue 2.3 miles, R on Desert Star Road, Continue approximately .7 miles.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,776
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Dona Ana County
APN: R0313431
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 575-524-8788
Around this home
Schools
Mesilla Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Zia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Las Cruces High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Las Cruces, NM • 88005
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Estimated sale price
$380,000 – $460,000
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