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398 RAILROAD ST

SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
0
Baths
600 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from 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.$939 (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.$45,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,430

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.51 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyHAYS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Hernandez Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Miller Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
San Marcos High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78666These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.99,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.548 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,670
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%

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How this home compares

398 Railroad 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in San Marcos 78666
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in San Marcos 78666

How it measures up in San Marcos 78666

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 78666.

Living area600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

How 398 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVictory GardensSan Marcos 78666Hays County
Living areabigger than600 ft²8% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac48% of homes10% of homes12% of homes

About 398 Railroad St

When did 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX last sell?

398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX last sold on Jan 29, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX?

398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX has 600 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

What schools serve 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX?

398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX is assigned to Hernandez Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Miller Middle School (middle), rated C+; San Marcos High School (high), rated C-. All sit in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX compare to other homes in San Marcos 78666?

Among the 22,689 homes in San Marcos 78666, it is bigger than almost none of them (600 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.34 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 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Railroad St, San Marcos, TX was $939. The county assessed it at $45,430.

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