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$210,939$107 / 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 89How 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

1242 S 2ND ST

ALAMO, TX 78516
6
Beds
4
Baths
1,980 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$211K
$187K low$235K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,286 (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.$152,837 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,557
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,624
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,837

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.7 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.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1985
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 132 ft²Porch · 220 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
M. Rivas Primary Discovery AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
A. P. Solis Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Donna High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Donna Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78516These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.38,800
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,849
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

1242 S 2nd 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 90% of homes in South Alamo
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Alamo 78516
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in South Alamo
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hidalgo County

What homes are worth in Alamo 78516

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

This home
$73K$445K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Alamo 78516.

How it measures up in Alamo 78516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamo 78516.

Estimated value$210,939
CheaperTypical $179,993Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 1242 S 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth AlamoAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$210,93990% of homes65% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10763% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,980 ft²84% of homes86% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac96% of homes95% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196916% of homes5% of homes3% of homes

About 1242 S 2nd St

How much is 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX is $210,939 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $186,890 to $234,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX last sell?

1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX last sold on Jun 29, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX?

1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 1,980 square feet of living space.

When was 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX built?

1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX?

1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX is assigned to M. Rivas Primary Discovery Academy (elementary), rated D-; A. P. Solis Middle School (middle), rated B; Donna High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Donna Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,720 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 65% of them ($210,939 against a typical $179,993), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($107 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1969 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 58% 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 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 S 2nd St, Alamo, TX was $2,286. The county assessed it at $152,837.

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