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1279 WACO

GILCHRIST, TX 77617
1
Baths
1,863 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$150 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
77
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.100%
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.1 percent flood zone

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 - Vacant Land
CountyGALVESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 954 ft²Porch · 1,025 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
High Island SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 6.4 mi

District: High Island Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77617These 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.165
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,992
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

1279 Waco 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Gilchrist 77617
  • Among the oldest homes in Gilchrist 77617

How it measures up in Gilchrist 77617

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gilchrist 77617.

Living area1,863 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1279 Waco ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGilchrist 77617Galveston County
Living areabigger than1,863 ft²81% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac58% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than1965almost no homes14% of homes

About 1279 Waco

When did 1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX last sell?

1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX last sold on Oct 17, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX?

1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX has 1 bathrooms, 1,863 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX built?

1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX?

1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX is assigned to High Island School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in High Island Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1279 Waco, Gilchrist, TX compare to other homes in Gilchrist 77617?

Among the 460 homes in Gilchrist 77617, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,863 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1965 against a typical 2018). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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