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$250,856$168 / 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 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

1279 1ST ST

ALAMO, TX 78516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,492 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.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$251K
$229K low$273K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$86 (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.$26,389 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$34,274

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 268 ft²

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 · 2.6 mi
M
A. P. Solis Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Donna High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 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

1279 1st 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 81% of homes in Alamo 78516
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in North Alamo
  • Older than 96% of homes in North Alamo

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
$68K$443K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$250,856
CheaperTypical $181,382Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,257 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1279 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AlamoAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,85676% of homes81% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16881% of homes86% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,492 ft²68% of homes67% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than19744% of homes9% of homes8% of homes

About 1279 1st St

How much is 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX is $250,856 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $228,605 to $273,107. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX last sell?

1279 1st St, Alamo, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX?

1279 1st St, Alamo, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,492 square feet of living space.

When was 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX built?

1279 1st St, Alamo, TX was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX?

1279 1st 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 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,744 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 81% of them ($250,856 against a typical $181,382), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($168 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,492 ft² against a typical 1,257 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1974 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 71% 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 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1279 1st St, Alamo, TX was $86. The county assessed it at $26,389.

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