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$306,523$193 / 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 93How 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

157 BESS ST

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,591 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$307K
$285K low$328K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,607 (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.$243,359 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,944
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$163,415
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,656
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,359

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGUADALUPE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 24 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

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
Clear Spring Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Canyon Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Canyon High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Comal Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78130These 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.99
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 100.23

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.107,165
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,701
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,819
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

157 Bess 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Guadalupe County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Guadalupe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in New Braunfels 78130
  • Older than 77% of homes in Guadalupe County

What homes are worth in New Braunfels 78130

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

This home
$182K$855K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in New Braunfels 78130.

How it measures up in New Braunfels 78130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Braunfels 78130.

Estimated value$306,523
CheaperTypical $313,421Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,591 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 2009Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 157 Bess St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Braunfels 78130Guadalupe County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,52347% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19366% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,591 ft²38% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac84% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than199025% of homes23% of homes

About 157 Bess St

How much is 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX is $306,523 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $284,680 to $328,366. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX last sell?

157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX last sold on Jul 22, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX?

157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,591 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX built?

157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX?

157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX is assigned to Clear Spring Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Canyon Middle School (middle), rated C+; Canyon High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Comal Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX compare to other homes in New Braunfels 78130?

Among the 41,261 homes in New Braunfels 78130, it is worth more than 47% of them ($306,523 against a typical $313,421), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($193 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,591 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1990 against a typical 2009). Measured against all of Guadalupe County, it is worth more than 52% 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 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Bess St, New Braunfels, TX was $3,607. The county assessed it at $243,359.

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