Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The LAKE ARTHUR, NM real estate market (88253) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 12 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 12 days on market compared to 56 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 81.7% year-over-year, from $327,000 to $60,000.
Population: 1,183 · Density: 2.1/mi² · Median household income: $0
Typical home value: $135,099 · Homeownership: 63.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM 88253 | 0.0 mi | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| 88230 | Dexter, NM 88230 | 17.9 mi | 7 | $1,892,800 | $255,500 | $270,400 |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM 88210 | 23.9 mi | 63 | $23,785,461 | $295,000 | $377,547 |
| 88339 | Mayhill, NM 88339 | 44.9 mi | 17 | $8,470,114 | $499,750 | $498,242 |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM 88220 | 47.2 mi | 172 | $61,456,632 | $307,500 | $357,306 |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM 88348 | 57.3 mi | 2 | $820,000 | $410,000 | $410,000 |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM 88324 | 60.0 mi | 1 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 | 62.5 mi | 17 | $5,020,814 | $227,000 | $295,342 |
| 88347 | Sacramento, NM 88347 | 66.3 mi | 6 | $1,342,002 | $212,000 | $223,667 |
| 88256 | Loving, NM 88256 | 67.0 mi | 1 | $440,000 | $440,000 | $440,000 |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM 88345 | 69.5 mi | 236 | $110,568,124 | $398,500 | $468,509 |
| 88267 | Tatum, NM 88267 | 70.3 mi | 1 | $119,900 | $119,900 | $119,900 |
| 88316 | Capitan, NM 88316 | 71.9 mi | 12 | $15,627,156 | $462,500 | $1,302,263 |
As of September 2026, there are 1 active listings in LAKE ARTHUR, NM (zip code 88253), compared to 5 the prior year.
The median listing price in LAKE ARTHUR, NM 88253 is $60,000 as of September 2026, a 81.7% decrease from $327,000 the prior year.
Homes in LAKE ARTHUR, NM 88253 spend an average of 12 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 56 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LAKE ARTHUR, NM 88253 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 12 days on market compared to 56 days last year.
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