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$86,071$83 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

242 SOUTH ST

TYE, TX 79563
2
Baths
1,036 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$86K
$81K low$91K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,099 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,069
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,838
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,099

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.53
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
79
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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 · 212 ft²

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

M
Merkel Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi
E
Merkel Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.0 mi
H
Merkel High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi

District: Merkel Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79563These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,692
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,265
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

242 South 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 97% of homes in Taylor County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Taylor County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Taylor County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Taylor County
  • Among the oldest homes in Tye 79563

What homes are worth in Tye 79563

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

This home
$59K$535K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Tye 79563.

How it measures up in Tye 79563

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tye 79563.

Estimated value$86,071
CheaperTypical $146,020Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 242 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTye 79563Taylor County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,0716% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8311% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²25% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac81% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than1928almost no homes5% of homes

About 242 South St

How much is 242 South St, Tye, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 South St, Tye, TX is $86,071 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $81,244 to $90,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 South St, Tye, TX last sell?

242 South St, Tye, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 South St, Tye, TX?

242 South St, Tye, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 242 South St, Tye, TX built?

242 South St, Tye, TX was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 South St, Tye, TX?

242 South St, Tye, TX is assigned to Merkel Middle School (middle), rated C+; Merkel Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Merkel High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Merkel Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 South St, Tye, TX compare to other homes in Tye 79563?

Among the 530 homes in Tye 79563, it is worth more than 6% of them ($86,071 against a typical $146,020), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($83 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1928 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Taylor County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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