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$171,303$144 / 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 83How 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

16171 US 281

LAS RUSIAS, TX 78586
0
Baths
1,189 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
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

$171K
$142K low$200K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$640 (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.$106,175 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,523
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,811

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.59
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
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.
37
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.0.50
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 75 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
Rangerville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Riverside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
San Benito High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 9.2 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%

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

16171 Us 281 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 79% 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
$53K$550K

This home is worth more than 56% of 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$171,303
CheaperTypical $158,455Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 16171 Us 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Benito 78586Cameron County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,30356% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14458% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,189 ft²49% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac58% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199356% of homes54% of homes

About 16171 Us 281

How much is 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX is $171,303 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $142,483 to $200,123. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX last sell?

16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX last sold on Dec 13, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX?

16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX has 1,189 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX built?

16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX?

16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX is assigned to Rangerville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Riverside Middle School (middle), rated B-; San Benito High School (high), 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 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX compare to other homes in San Benito 78586?

Among the 19,625 homes in San Benito 78586, it is worth more than 56% of them ($171,303 against a typical $158,455), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($144 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,189 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1993 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cameron County, it is worth more than 41% 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 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16171 Us 281, Las Rusias, TX was $640. The county assessed it at $106,175.

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