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
2 car garageParking
Listed by D. Elaine Johnson• RE/MAX Classic Realty
Bought with Heriberto Torres• EXIT Realty Horizons
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.
Public Records
Apr 18, 2003
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
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 Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
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 Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.01 to 5 AC
Lot Size Acres: 5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
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.
Subdivision Name: N/A
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 Jul 22, 2026
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Mesilla Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Zia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Las Cruces High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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