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$281,661$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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $412,300 on Oct 13, 2021

242 ALFORD ST

SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
0
Baths
1,426 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
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

$282K
$264K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,300 · Oct 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,598 (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.$313,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,670

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.0.16
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 44 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Blanco Vista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Laura B. Wallace Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Jack C. Hays High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78666These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.99,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.548 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,670
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

242 Alford 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 77% of homes in Blanco Vista
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Blanco Vista
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Blanco Vista
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in San Marcos 78666
  • Newer than 70% of homes in San Marcos 78666

What homes are worth in San Marcos 78666

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

This home
$168K$867K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in San Marcos 78666.

How it measures up in San Marcos 78666

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 78666.

Estimated value$281,661
CheaperTypical $327,413Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,426 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 2010Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 242 Alford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlanco VistaSan Marcos 78666Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,66123% of homes35% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19887% of homes52% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,426 ft²19% of homes35% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac65% of homes22% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than201859% of homes70% of homes68% of homes

About 242 Alford St

How much is 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX is $281,661 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $264,199 to $299,123. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX last sell?

242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX last sold on Oct 13, 2021 for $412,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX?

242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX has 1,426 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX built?

242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX?

242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX is assigned to Blanco Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Laura B. Wallace Middle School (middle), rated C; Jack C. Hays High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX compare to other homes in San Marcos 78666?

Among the 22,691 homes in San Marcos 78666, it is worth more than 35% of them ($281,661 against a typical $327,413), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($198 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,426 ft² against a typical 1,653 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (2018 against a typical 2010). Measured against all of Hays 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 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Alford St, San Marcos, TX was $7,598. The county assessed it at $313,670.

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