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$134,370$111 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

217 RUBY ST

LA JOYA, TX 78560
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,211 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$134K
$128K low$140K 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.$134,370
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$107,496

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$970 (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.$142,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,263
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,977
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$156,531
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,240

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.16 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
CountyHidalgo
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.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.Patio · 324 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

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

H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Tabasco Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: La Joya Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78560These 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.128
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 100.7

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.431 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,995
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

217 Ruby 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Hidalgo County

What homes are worth in La Joya 78560

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

This home
$55K$356K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in La Joya 78560.

How it measures up in La Joya 78560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in La Joya 78560.

Estimated value$134,370
CheaperTypical $143,587Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,211 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,315 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 217 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLa Joya 78560Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,37045% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11149% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,211 ft²39% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac50% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199748% of homes47% of homes

About 217 Ruby St

How much is 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX is $134,370 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $128,407 to $140,333. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX last sell?

217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX last sold on Jan 15, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX?

217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,211 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX built?

217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX?

217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX is assigned to La Joya High School (high), rated D; Tabasco Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX compare to other homes in La Joya 78560?

Among the 1,573 homes in La Joya 78560, it is worth more than 45% of them ($134,370 against a typical $143,587), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($111 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,211 ft² against a typical 1,315 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1997 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 24% 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 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 217 Ruby St, La Joya, TX was $970. The county assessed it at $142,790.

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