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Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant LandVacant Land

290 PRESTON RD

RICHARDS, TX 77873
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,128 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.
10 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,027 (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.$220,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,870
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$439,660

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.60
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
66
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.
59
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
42
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.10 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant Land
CountyWALKER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Open Space
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 504 ft²Porch · 160 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Richards High SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Richards Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77873These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,830
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,070
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,752
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

290 Preston 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Richards 77873
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Walker County

How it measures up in Richards 77873

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richards 77873.

Living area3,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size10 ac
SmallerTypical 1.92 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

How 290 Preston Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichards 77873Walker County
Living areabigger than3,128 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10 ac89% of homes92% of homes

About 290 Preston Rd

When did 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX last sell?

290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX?

290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,128 square feet of living space and a 10.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX?

290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX is assigned to Richards High School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Richards Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX compare to other homes in Richards 77873?

Among the 698 homes in Richards 77873, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,128 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 89% of them (10 ac against a typical 1.92 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Preston Rd, Richards, TX was $3,027. The county assessed it at $220,220.

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