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$529,591$290 / 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 93How 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

242 PURCELL PL

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
0
Baths
1,827 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$530K
$490K low$569K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,904 (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.$417,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$385,418
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$417,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHays
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 288 ft²

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

M
Dripping Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Dripping Springs High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Walnut Springs Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78620These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,714
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.140 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,853
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 Purcell Pl 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 75% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Hays County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Hays County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Hays County

What homes are worth in Dripping Springs 78620

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

This home
$360K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620.

How it measures up in Dripping Springs 78620

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dripping Springs 78620.

Estimated value$529,591
CheaperTypical $688,864Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,827 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,375 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.07 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 242 Purcell Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDripping Springs 78620Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$529,59125% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29052% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,827 ft²25% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac47% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than200439% of homes33% of homes

About 242 Purcell Pl

How much is 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX is $529,591 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $490,058 to $569,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX last sell?

242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX last sold on Jul 25, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX?

242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX has 1,827 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX built?

242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX?

242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX is assigned to Dripping Springs Middle School (middle), rated A; Dripping Springs High School (high), rated A; Walnut Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Dripping Springs Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX compare to other homes in Dripping Springs 78620?

Among the 10,686 homes in Dripping Springs 78620, it is worth more than 25% of them ($529,591 against a typical $688,864), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($290 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,827 ft² against a typical 2,375 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1 ac against a typical 1.07 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (2004 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 70% 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 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Purcell Pl, Dripping Springs, TX was $4,904. The county assessed it at $417,650.

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