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$120,440
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $91,656 on Sep 2, 2025

280 RIVER GARDEN TRL

DALE, TX 78616
0
Baths
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$120K
$114K low$127K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,656 · Sep 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,494 (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.$94,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,640

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyCALDWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Lockhart High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi
M
Lockhart Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.8 mi

District: Lockhart Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78616These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,470
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.121 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,685
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

280 River Garden Trl 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Dale 78616
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Dale 78616

What homes are worth in Dale 78616

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

This home
$125K$962K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Dale 78616.

How it measures up in Dale 78616

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dale 78616.

Estimated value$120,440
CheaperTypical $371,313Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1.94 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

How 280 River Garden Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDale 78616Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,440almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac35% of homes63% of homes

About 280 River Garden Trl

How much is 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX is $120,440 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $113,786 to $127,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX last sell?

280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX last sold on Sep 2, 2025 for $91,656, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX?

280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX is assigned to Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lockhart High School (high), rated D+; Lockhart Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Lockhart Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX compare to other homes in Dale 78616?

Among the 5,866 homes in Dale 78616, it is worth more than almost none of them ($120,440 against a typical $371,313) and its lot is bigger than 35% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 1.94 ac). Measured against all of Caldwell County, it is worth more than almost no 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 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 280 River Garden Trl, Dale, TX was $1,494. The county assessed it at $94,640.

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