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$298,868$198 / 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 96How 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

173 PAPAYA DR

BUDA, TX 78610
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,510 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$299K
$288K low$309K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,903 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$347,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHays
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 40 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
Sunfield Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
McCormick Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Moe & Gene Johnson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78610These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.54,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.598 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,297
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

173 Papaya Dr 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 83% of homes in Sunfield
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Sunfield
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Sunfield
  • Among the smallest lots in Sunfield
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Hays County

What homes are worth in Buda 78610

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

This home
$231K$898K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Buda 78610.

How it measures up in Buda 78610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buda 78610.

Estimated value$298,868
CheaperTypical $347,564Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2014Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 173 Papaya Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunfieldBuda 78610Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$298,86817% of homes28% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19889% of homes71% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,510 ft²14% of homes19% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homesalmost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than202392% of homes91% of homes95% of homes

About 173 Papaya Dr

How much is 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX is $298,868 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $288,398 to $309,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX last sell?

173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX last sold on Jul 25, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,510 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX built?

173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.

What schools serve 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX is assigned to Sunfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; McCormick Middle School (middle), rated C+; Moe & Gene Johnson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX compare to other homes in Buda 78610?

Among the 19,361 homes in Buda 78610, it is worth more than 28% of them ($298,868 against a typical $347,564), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($198 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,510 ft² against a typical 1,968 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2023 against a typical 2014). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 33% 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 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 173 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX was $8,903. The county assessed it at $347,480.

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