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$204,019$148 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

259 BASALT DR

MAXWELL, TX 78656
0
Baths
1,375 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$204K
$187K low$221K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$948 (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.$223,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$223,380

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.0.10
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 · 36 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Hemphill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
M
D J Red Simon Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

259 Basalt 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Hays County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Hays County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Hays County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hays County
  • Among the newest homes in Maxwell 78656

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
$189K$569K

This home is worth more than 6% 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$204,019
CheaperTypical $252,116Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,375 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 2022Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 259 Basalt Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaxwell 78656Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,0196% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14832% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,375 ft²32% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac26% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 259 Basalt Dr

How much is 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX is $204,019 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $187,176 to $220,862. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX last sell?

259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX last sold on Mar 9, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX?

259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX has 1,375 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX built?

259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX?

259 Basalt Dr, 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 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX compare to other homes in Maxwell 78656?

Among the 3,437 homes in Maxwell 78656, it is worth more than 6% of them ($204,019 against a typical $252,116), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($148 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,375 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 2022). Measured against all of Hays 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.

What are the property taxes on 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 259 Basalt Dr, Maxwell, TX was $948. The county assessed it at $223,380.

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