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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

259 CACTUS ST

GIDDINGS, TX 78942
2
Baths
1,794 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,441 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$126,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,000

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
42
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
100
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
45
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 51 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Giddings High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Giddings Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Giddings Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.2 mi

District: Giddings Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78942These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,978
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,995
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,693
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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 Cactus 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Lee County

How it measures up in Giddings 78942

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Giddings 78942.

Living area1,794 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 259 Cactus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGiddings 78942Lee County
Living areabigger than1,794 ft²69% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac54% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than198554% of homes46% of homes

About 259 Cactus St

When did 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX last sell?

259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX last sold on Feb 2, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX?

259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,794 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX built?

259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX?

259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX is assigned to Giddings High School (high), rated B+; Giddings Middle School (middle), rated B-; Giddings Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Giddings Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX compare to other homes in Giddings 78942?

Among the 2,832 homes in Giddings 78942, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,794 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1985 against a typical 1984). 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 Cactus St, Giddings, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Cactus St, Giddings, TX was $2,441. The county assessed it at $126,000.

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