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$209,861
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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

12979 RIVER WAY

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221
0
Baths
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$210K
$181K low$239K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$209,861
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$167,889

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,913 (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.$86,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,430

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyBEXAR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.35
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Highland Forest Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
M
Legacy Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
East Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi

District: East Central Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78221These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.8.2%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,936
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12979 River Way 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 69% of homes in Bexar County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Bexar County

What homes are worth in San Antonio 78221

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

This home
$88K$357K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in San Antonio 78221.

How it measures up in San Antonio 78221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Antonio 78221.

Estimated value$209,861
CheaperTypical $172,397Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

How 12979 River Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Antonio 78221Bexar County
Estimated valuepricier than$209,86168% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.35 ac94% of homes95% of homes

About 12979 River Way

How much is 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX is $209,861 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $180,918 to $238,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX last sell?

12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX?

12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX is assigned to Highland Forest Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Legacy Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Central High School (high), rated D-. All sit in East Central Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX compare to other homes in San Antonio 78221?

Among the 13,457 homes in San Antonio 78221, it is worth more than 68% of them ($209,861 against a typical $172,397) and its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.35 ac against a typical 0.17 ac). Measured against all of Bexar County, it is worth more than 31% 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 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12979 River Way, San Antonio, TX was $1,913. The county assessed it at $86,280.

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