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$235,451$131 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $175,000 on Mar 31, 2017

486 EMELIA ST

UNIVERSAL CITY, TX 78148
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,794 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$235K
$226K low$245K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Mar 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,942 (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.$250,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$193,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,240

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyBEXAR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 76 ft²Porch · 18 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Salinas Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Kitty Hawk Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Veterans Memorial High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Judson Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78148These 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.87
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 100.24

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.22,123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,413 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,045
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,499
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

486 Emelia 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Universal City 78148
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Bexar County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Universal City 78148

What homes are worth in Universal City 78148

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

This home
$165K$495K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Universal City 78148.

How it measures up in Universal City 78148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Universal City 78148.

Estimated value$235,451
CheaperTypical $263,541Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,794 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 486 Emelia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversal City 78148Bexar County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,45133% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13127% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,794 ft²44% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac14% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than198960% of homes49% of homes

About 486 Emelia St

How much is 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX is $235,451 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $225,899 to $245,003. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX last sell?

486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX last sold on Mar 31, 2017 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX?

486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,794 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX built?

486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX?

486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX is assigned to Salinas Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Kitty Hawk Middle School (middle), rated C+; Veterans Memorial High School (high), rated D. All sit in Judson Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX compare to other homes in Universal City 78148?

Among the 5,912 homes in Universal City 78148, it is worth more than 33% of them ($235,451 against a typical $263,541), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($131 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,794 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1989 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Bexar County, it is worth more than 42% 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 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 486 Emelia St, Universal City, TX was $3,942. The county assessed it at $250,240.

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