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$213,282$150 / 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

256 THISTLE LN

MAXWELL, TX 78656
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,425 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
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

$213K
$201K low$226K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,048 (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.$214,455 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,195
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,455

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.0.11
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.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.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 48 ft²

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

E
Hemphill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
D J Red Simon Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Lehman High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78656These 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.73
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 100.18

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,808
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,799
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

256 Thistle Ln 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 96% of homes in Hays County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Hays County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Hays County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Hays County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Hays County

What homes are worth in Maxwell 78656

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

This home
$186K$555K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Maxwell 78656.

How it measures up in Maxwell 78656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Maxwell 78656.

Estimated value$213,282
CheaperTypical $251,970Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 2022Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 256 Thistle Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaxwell 78656Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,28214% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15035% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²38% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac41% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than202258% of homes90% of homes

About 256 Thistle Ln

How much is 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX is $213,282 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,882 to $225,682. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX last sell?

256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX last sold on Dec 20, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX?

256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX built?

256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX?

256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX is assigned to Hemphill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; D J Red Simon Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lehman 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 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX compare to other homes in Maxwell 78656?

Among the 3,437 homes in Maxwell 78656, it is worth more than 14% of them ($213,282 against a typical $251,970), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($150 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (2022 against a typical 2022). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 4% 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 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 Thistle Ln, Maxwell, TX was $4,048. The county assessed it at $214,455.

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