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$342,360$207 / 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 46How 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

197 LAUREL ST N

MATAGORDA, TX 77457
1
Baths
1,656 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$342K
$156K low$529K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,300 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$95,350 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMATAGORDA
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 · 540 ft²

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

E
Matagorda SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Matagorda Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77457These 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.155
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 100.14

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.45%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

197 Laurel St N 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 78% of homes in Matagorda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Matagorda 77457
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Matagorda 77457
  • Older than 88% of homes in Matagorda 77457

What homes are worth in Matagorda 77457

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

This home
$137K$917K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Matagorda 77457.

How it measures up in Matagorda 77457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matagorda 77457.

Estimated value$342,360
CheaperTypical $372,472Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 197 Laurel St N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatagorda 77457Matagorda County
Estimated valuepricier than$342,36044% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20719% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²75% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than196012% of homes22% of homes

About 197 Laurel St N

How much is 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX is $342,360 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $155,813 to $528,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX last sell?

197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX?

197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX has 1 bathrooms and 1,656 square feet of living space.

When was 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX built?

197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX?

197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX is assigned to Matagorda School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Matagorda Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX compare to other homes in Matagorda 77457?

Among the 1,362 homes in Matagorda 77457, it is worth more than 44% of them ($342,360 against a typical $372,472), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($207 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1960 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Matagorda County, it is worth more than 78% 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 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Laurel St N, Matagorda, TX was $1,300. The county assessed it at $95,350.

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