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$319,307$172 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 CATALPA DR

KYLE, TX 78640
0
Baths
1,857 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.
2005
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

$319K
$305K low$334K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,433 (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.$326,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$326,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHays
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 24 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.

M
Laura B. Wallace Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Kyle Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Jack C. Hays High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78640These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.80,309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.868 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,801
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,000
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

281 Catalpa 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 more than 68% of homes in Kyle 78640
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Kyle 78640
  • Older than 65% of homes in Kyle 78640

What homes are worth in Kyle 78640

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

This home
$191K$594K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Kyle 78640.

How it measures up in Kyle 78640

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kyle 78640.

Estimated value$319,307
CheaperTypical $288,415Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,857 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 281 Catalpa Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKyle 78640Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,30768% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17265% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,857 ft²57% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than200535% of homes36% of homes

About 281 Catalpa Dr

How much is 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX is $319,307 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $304,536 to $334,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX last sell?

281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX last sold on Nov 23, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX built?

281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX?

281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX is assigned to Laura B. Wallace Middle School (middle), rated C+; Kyle Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Jack C. Hays High School (high), rated B. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX compare to other homes in Kyle 78640?

Among the 29,240 homes in Kyle 78640, it is worth more than 68% of them ($319,307 against a typical $288,415), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($172 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,857 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²) and it is newer than 35% of them (2005 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 39% 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 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Catalpa Dr, Kyle, TX was $2,433. The county assessed it at $326,470.

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