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$105,597$96 / 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 95How 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

253 PAPAYA DR

ZAPATA, TX 78076
2
Baths
1,096 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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

$106K
$100K low$111K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,698 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,101 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,221
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,741
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$106,026

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyZAPATA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 1,234 ft²

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

E
Zapata North Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Zapata Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Zapata High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Zapata County Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78076These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,132
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

253 Papaya Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Zapata 78076

What homes are worth in Zapata 78076

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

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$43K$363K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Zapata 78076.

How it measures up in Zapata 78076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Zapata 78076.

Estimated value$105,597
CheaperTypical $118,817Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 253 Papaya Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeZapata 78076
Estimated valuepricier than$105,59740% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9655% of homes
Living areabigger than1,096 ft²41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac27% of homes
Year builtnewer than198740% of homes

About 253 Papaya Dr

How much is 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX is $105,597 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $100,144 to $111,050. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX last sell?

253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX?

253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,096 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX built?

253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX?

253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX is assigned to Zapata North Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Zapata Middle School (middle), rated D; Zapata High School (high), rated F. All sit in Zapata County Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX compare to other homes in Zapata 78076?

Among the 5,413 homes in Zapata 78076, it is worth more than 40% of them ($105,597 against a typical $118,817), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($96 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,096 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1987 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX was $1,698. The county assessed it at $74,101.

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