Sandoval County, New Mexico, consists of seven incorporated municipalities, numerous unincorporated communities, and all or portions of 12 Indian Pueblos and Tribal Nations. In Sandoval County, NM, property records document the ownership, valuation, and history of real estate parcels to provide transparency and support in property transactions, assessment, and taxation processes.

The median home value in Sandoval County is $227,982, while the median rent sits at $986. The median property tax rate for Sandoval County residents is 0.61% of a property's assessed fair market value and the median income is $61,293.

Property records in Sandoval County, NM, are maintained by the County Clerk. The office indexes documents related to real estate transactions and ownership, such as deeds, liens, mortgages, maps, and plats, to name a few.

These records are typically filed using multiple criteria, such as party name, document type, record date, parcel ID, and legal description. Interested individuals can visit the Clerk’s office or send a request to access such documents through the Online Public Records Portal.

Fees for obtaining Sandoval County property records vary by document type and format. Standard paper copies cost $0.25 per page, while colored compositions cost $0.50 per page. One-sided colored maps cost $1-2 per page, and electronic documents on CD or USB drives range from $7-$15. Nonetheless, copies of records already in electronic format on the county’s online portal are free of charge.

Zoning information in Sandoval County, NM, can be verified through the Planning and Zoning Department. This department focuses on zoning changes, subdivisions, and other land use matters in the county’s unincorporated areas. To determine the zoning status of a property in incorporated areas, contact the local planning or zoning department within the municipality where the property is situated.