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$40,426$78 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

157 ERNESTINA ST

SAN BENITO, TX 78586
0
Baths
520 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.
3,150 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$40K
$32K low$49K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$77 (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.$33,069 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,483
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,586
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,198
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,069

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.46
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
100
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
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.12 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
CountyCAMERON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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 · 132 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
Fred Booth Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
San Benito High SchoolD-
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Berta Cabaza Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78586These 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.87
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 100.9

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,240
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.335 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,369
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,367
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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 Ernestina 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in San Benito 78586
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Cameron County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Cameron County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in San Benito 78586
  • Older than 71% of homes in Cameron County

What homes are worth in San Benito 78586

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

This home
$51K$460K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in San Benito 78586.

How it measures up in San Benito 78586

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Benito 78586.

Estimated value$40,426
CheaperTypical $150,807Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size3,150 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 157 Ernestina St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Benito 78586Cameron County
Estimated valuepricier than$40,426almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7812% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than520 ft²9% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,150 ft²2% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than197932% of homes29% of homes

About 157 Ernestina St

How much is 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX is $40,426 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $31,635 to $49,217. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX last sell?

157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX?

157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX has 520 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX built?

157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX?

157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX is assigned to Fred Booth Elementary School (elementary), rated D; San Benito High School (high), rated D-; Berta Cabaza Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX compare to other homes in San Benito 78586?

Among the 19,684 homes in San Benito 78586, it is worth more than almost none of them ($40,426 against a typical $150,807), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($78 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 9% of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,150 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1979 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cameron County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Ernestina St, San Benito, TX was $77. The county assessed it at $33,069.

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