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$563,852$239 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

242 COUNTY ROAD 498

SWEENY, TX 77480
2 / 1
Baths
2,355 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.
2.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$564K
$520K low$607K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,845 (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.$436,740 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$341,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$432,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,740

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyBrazoria
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.64
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.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.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Sweeny High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Sweeny Jr High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
E
Sweeny Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 mi

District: Sweeny Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77480These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.9,431
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,962
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,833
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

242 County Road 498 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 96% of homes in Sweeny 77480
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Brazoria County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Sweeny 77480
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Brazoria County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Sweeny 77480

What homes are worth in Sweeny 77480

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

This home
$93K$633K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Sweeny 77480.

How it measures up in Sweeny 77480

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sweeny 77480.

Estimated value$563,852
CheaperTypical $238,669Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area2,355 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size2.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 242 County Road 498 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSweeny 77480Brazoria County
Estimated valuepricier than$563,85296% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23991% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,355 ft²87% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.64 ac72% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than202198% of homes93% of homes

About 242 County Road 498

How much is 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX is $563,852 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $520,470 to $607,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX?

242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX has 2 bathrooms, 2,355 square feet of living space and a 2.64-acre lot.

When was 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX built?

242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX?

242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX is assigned to Sweeny High School (high), rated C+; Sweeny Jr High School (middle), rated C; Sweeny Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Sweeny Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX compare to other homes in Sweeny 77480?

Among the 3,030 homes in Sweeny 77480, it is worth more than 96% of them ($563,852 against a typical $238,669), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($239 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,355 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.64 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2021 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Brazoria County, it is worth more than 91% 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 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 County Road 498, Sweeny, TX was $4,845. The county assessed it at $436,740.

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