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$131,204
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 91How 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

124 BACKUS RD

MARTINDALE, TX 78655
0
Baths
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$131K
$119K low$143K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$522 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,554 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,128
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,420

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCALDWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Deck · 160 ft²Shed · 220 ft²

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 · 5.9 mi
M
Goodnight Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi
H
San Marcos High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78655These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,721
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,449
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,316
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

124 Backus Rd 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 96% of homes in Martindale 78655
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Martindale 78655

What homes are worth in Martindale 78655

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

This home
$117K$1M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Martindale 78655.

How it measures up in Martindale 78655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Martindale 78655.

Estimated value$131,204
CheaperTypical $332,687Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How 124 Backus Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMartindale 78655Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,2044% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac7% of homes27% of homes

About 124 Backus Rd

How much is 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX is $131,204 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $119,218 to $143,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX last sell?

124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX?

124 Backus Rd, Martindale, 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 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX compare to other homes in Martindale 78655?

Among the 1,224 homes in Martindale 78655, it is worth more than 4% of them ($131,204 against a typical $332,687) and its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.78 ac). Measured against all of Caldwell County, it is worth more than 4% 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 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 124 Backus Rd, Martindale, TX was $522. The county assessed it at $26,554.

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