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$280,511$155 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

1228 HILLTOP DR

SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
0
Baths
1,812 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$281K
$263K low$298K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,810 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$253,690 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,609
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$253,690

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHays
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
DeZavala Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Goodnight Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
San Marcos High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78666These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.99,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.548 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,670
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

1228 Hilltop Dr 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 75% of homes in Hays County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in San Marcos 78666

What homes are worth in San Marcos 78666

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

This home
$163K$883K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in San Marcos 78666.

How it measures up in San Marcos 78666

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 78666.

Estimated value$280,511
CheaperTypical $317,873Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

How 1228 Hilltop Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Marcos 78666Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,51137% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15514% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,812 ft²59% of homes43% of homes

About 1228 Hilltop Dr

How much is 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX is $280,511 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $262,548 to $298,474. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX?

1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX is assigned to DeZavala Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Goodnight Middle School (middle), rated D; San Marcos High School (high), rated D. All sit in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX compare to other homes in San Marcos 78666?

Among the 22,667 homes in San Marcos 78666, it is worth more than 37% of them ($280,511 against a typical $317,873), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($155 against a typical $192) and it is bigger than 59% of them (1,812 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 25% 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 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1228 Hilltop Dr, San Marcos, TX was $1,810. The county assessed it at $253,690.

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