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$175,433$119 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $15,900 on Aug 25, 1998

1203 RUBY ST

PENITAS, TX 78576
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,477 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.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$175K
$163K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,900 · Aug 25, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,643 (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.$172,120 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$156,473
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,011

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHIDALGO
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
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 · 91 ft²Porch · 96 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.

H
La Joya High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Corina Pena Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 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

1203 Ruby 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Hidalgo County

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
$72K$377K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$175,433
CheaperTypical $156,556Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1203 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,43347% of homes59% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11957% of homes58% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,477 ft²46% of homes59% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac56% of homes41% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than200056% of homes45% of homes56% of homes

About 1203 Ruby St

How much is 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX is $175,433 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,584 to $188,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX last sell?

1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX last sold on Aug 25, 1998 for $15,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX?

1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,477 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX built?

1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX?

1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX is assigned to La Joya High School (high), rated D-; Corina Pena Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,630 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 59% of them ($175,433 against a typical $156,556), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($119 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,477 ft² against a typical 1,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (2000 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 42% 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 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1203 Ruby St, Penitas, TX was $1,643. The county assessed it at $172,120.

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