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$505,840$131 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $411,557 on Jun 18, 2025

157 BUFFINGTON AVE

FATE, TX 75189
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,848 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$506K
$479K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$411,557 · Jun 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,914 (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.$432,613 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,513
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$471,721
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$432,613

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyROCKWALL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 438 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Lupe Garcia Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Ursula Rakow Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Rockwall-Heath High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 7.9 mi

District: Rockwall Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75189These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,690
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.413 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,775
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,996
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

157 Buffington Ave 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 88% of homes in Royse City 75189
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Rockwall County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Royse City 75189
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Rockwall County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Rockwall County

What homes are worth in Royse City 75189

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

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$225K$820K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Royse City 75189.

How it measures up in Royse City 75189

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Royse City 75189.

Estimated value$505,840
CheaperTypical $326,138Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area3,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,015 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 2017Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 157 Buffington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoyse City 75189Rockwall County
Estimated valuepricier than$505,84088% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1318% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,848 ft²98% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac74% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than201339% of homes67% of homes

About 157 Buffington Ave

How much is 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX is $505,840 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $479,420 to $532,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX last sell?

157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX last sold on Jun 18, 2025 for $411,557, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX?

157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,848 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX built?

157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX?

157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX is assigned to Lupe Garcia Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Ursula Rakow Middle School (middle); Rockwall-Heath High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Rockwall Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX compare to other homes in Royse City 75189?

Among the 23,277 homes in Royse City 75189, it is worth more than 88% of them ($505,840 against a typical $326,138), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($131 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,848 ft² against a typical 2,015 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (2013 against a typical 2017). Measured against all of Rockwall County, it is worth more than 66% 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 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Buffington Ave, Fate, TX was $7,914. The county assessed it at $432,613.

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