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27296 ROCK ISLAND RD

HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445
0
Baths
905 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.
78.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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.$1,066 (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.$61,530 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,110
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,598,620

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
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
48
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
58
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
54
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyWALLER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.78.40
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 · 247 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.

E
Hempstead Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
H
Hempstead High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi
M
Hempstead Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi

District: Hempstead Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77445These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,620
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

27296 Rock Island Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Waller County
  • Among the largest lots in Hempstead 77445
  • Older than 82% of homes in Waller County

How it measures up in Hempstead 77445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hempstead 77445.

Living area905 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,567 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size78.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 27296 Rock Island Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHempstead 77445Waller County
Living areabigger than905 ft²11% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than78.4 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199033% of homes18% of homes

About 27296 Rock Island Rd

When did 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX last sell?

27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX?

27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX has 905 square feet of living space and a 78.40-acre lot.

When was 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX built?

27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX?

27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX is assigned to Hempstead Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Hempstead High School (high), rated D-; Hempstead Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Hempstead Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX compare to other homes in Hempstead 77445?

Among the 6,121 homes in Hempstead 77445, it is bigger than 11% of them (905 ft² against a typical 1,567 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (78.4 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1990 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 27296 Rock Island Rd, Hempstead, TX was $1,066. The county assessed it at $61,530.

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