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$862,764$248 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

489 STORY DR

BUDA, TX 78610
0
Baths
3,477 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.
1.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
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

$863K
$812K low$913K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,728 (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.$800,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$579,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$833,619
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$800,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHays
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 405 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Carpenter Hill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
H
Moe & Gene Johnson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Eric Dahlstrom Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78610These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.54,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.598 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,297
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

489 Story 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 98% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Older than 76% of homes in Buda 78610

What homes are worth in Buda 78610

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

This home
$236K$916K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Buda 78610.

How it measures up in Buda 78610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buda 78610.

Estimated value$862,764
CheaperTypical $348,698Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area3,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,965 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size1.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 489 Story Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuda 78610Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$862,76498% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24888% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than3,477 ft²98% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.24 ac84% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than200324% of homes31% of homes

About 489 Story Dr

How much is 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX is $862,764 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $812,040 to $913,488. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX last sell?

489 Story Dr, Buda, TX last sold on Feb 8, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX?

489 Story Dr, Buda, TX has 3,477 square feet of living space and a 1.24-acre lot.

When was 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX built?

489 Story Dr, Buda, TX was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX?

489 Story Dr, Buda, TX is assigned to Carpenter Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Moe & Gene Johnson High School (high), rated B; Eric Dahlstrom Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX compare to other homes in Buda 78610?

Among the 18,663 homes in Buda 78610, it is worth more than 98% of them ($862,764 against a typical $348,698), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($248 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,477 ft² against a typical 1,965 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1.24 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (2003 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 89% 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 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 489 Story Dr, Buda, TX was $9,728. The county assessed it at $800,000.

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