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$131,614$128 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

118 PENITAS AVE

PENITAS, TX 78576
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,028 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$132K
$127K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,166 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$104,231 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,626
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,605
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,121
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,231

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHIDALGO
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2002
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Cesar E. Chavez Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: La Joya Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78576These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,267
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

118 Penitas Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Penitas 78576
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Penitas
  • Among the smallest lots in Penitas
  • Older than 81% of homes in Penitas 78576

What homes are worth in Penitas 78576

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$70K$348K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Penitas 78576.

How it measures up in Penitas 78576

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penitas 78576.

Estimated value$131,614
CheaperTypical $156,204Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 118 Penitas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,61423% of homes35% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12870% of homes73% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,028 ft²15% of homes30% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homesalmost no homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than198520% of homes19% of homes26% of homes

About 118 Penitas Ave

How much is 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX is $131,614 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $126,869 to $136,359. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX last sell?

118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX?

118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,028 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX built?

118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX?

118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B; La Joya High School (high), rated D-; Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,627 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 35% of them ($131,614 against a typical $156,204), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($128 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,028 ft² against a typical 1,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1985 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Penitas Ave, Penitas, TX was $2,166. The county assessed it at $104,231.

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