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$276,913$266 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

18697 BETHEL RD

RICHARDS, TX 77873
1
Baths
1,040 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$277K
$264K low$290K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$276,913
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$221,530

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$135 (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.$126,917 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,301
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,379
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,301

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.''

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
CountyMontgomery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Deck · 240 ft²Shed · 288 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 280 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 8.6 mi
H
Montgomery High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi
M
Montgomery Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 mi

District: Montgomery Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77873These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,830
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,070
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,752
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

18697 Bethel Rd 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 75% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Montgomery County

What homes are worth in Richards 77873

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

This home
$80K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Richards 77873.

How it measures up in Richards 77873

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richards 77873.

Estimated value$276,913
CheaperTypical $335,721Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 18697 Bethel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichards 77873Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,91337% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26673% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²18% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac57% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199649% of homes32% of homes

About 18697 Bethel Rd

How much is 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX is $276,913 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $263,514 to $290,312. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX last sell?

18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX last sold on Jun 25, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX?

18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX has 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX built?

18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX?

18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Montgomery High School (high), rated B+; Montgomery Junior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Montgomery Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX compare to other homes in Richards 77873?

Among the 698 homes in Richards 77873, it is worth more than 37% of them ($276,913 against a typical $335,721), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($266 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (2 ac against a typical 1.92 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1996 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 25% 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 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 18697 Bethel Rd, Richards, TX was $135. The county assessed it at $126,917.

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