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$293,351$275 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $132,200 on Mar 2, 2005

21978 BAYS CHAPEL RD

RICHARDS, TX 77873
1
Baths
1,068 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.
14.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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

$293K
$271K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$132,200 · Mar 2, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$965 (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.$370,305 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,381
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$394,041

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.14 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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Front
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 480 ft²Shed · 168 ft²Patio · 480 ft²Porch · 388 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Richards High SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Richards 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%

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How this home compares

21978 Bays Chapel 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 69% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Among the largest lots in Montgomery County
  • Older than 81% 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
$91K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$293,351
CheaperTypical $340,067Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size14.6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.98 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 21978 Bays Chapel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichards 77873Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,35140% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27574% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,068 ft²20% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14.6 ac94% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198231% of homes19% of homes

About 21978 Bays Chapel Rd

How much is 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX is $293,351 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $270,894 to $315,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX last sell?

21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX last sold on Mar 2, 2005 for $132,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX?

21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX has 1 bathrooms and 1,068 square feet of living space.

When was 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX built?

21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX?

21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX is assigned to Richards High School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Richards Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX compare to other homes in Richards 77873?

Among the 683 homes in Richards 77873, it is worth more than 40% of them ($293,351 against a typical $340,067), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($275 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,068 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (14.6 ac against a typical 1.98 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1982 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 31% 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 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21978 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX was $965. The county assessed it at $370,305.

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