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$193,539$129 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1201 OPAL ST

PENITAS, TX 78576
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,496 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$194K
$182K low$205K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,101 (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.$241,536 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,213
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,323
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,708
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,536

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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 72 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

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 · 0.9 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Cesar E. Chavez Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

1201 Opal St 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 more than 77% of homes in Penitas 78576
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Penitas
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Older than 67% 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
$59K$317K

This home is worth more than 77% 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$193,539
CheaperTypical $140,159Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1201 Opal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,53970% of homes77% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12989% of homes85% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²48% of homes61% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac56% of homes41% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199637% of homes33% of homes46% of homes

About 1201 Opal St

How much is 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX is $193,539 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $182,256 to $204,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX last sell?

1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX last sold on Apr 24, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX?

1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX built?

1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX?

1201 Opal St, 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 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,625 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 77% of them ($193,539 against a typical $140,159), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($129 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1996 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 52% 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 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1201 Opal St, Penitas, TX was $5,101. The county assessed it at $241,536.

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