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$438,033$294 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

491 HAYS ST

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
0
Baths
1,492 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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

$438K
$393K low$483K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,021 (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.$345,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,906
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$383,339
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$381,506

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.0.46
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
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

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
Walnut Springs Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Dripping Springs High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Dripping Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78620These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.25,714
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.140 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,853
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

491 Hays 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 91% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Hays County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620
  • Among the oldest homes in Dripping Springs 78620

What homes are worth in Dripping Springs 78620

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

This home
$367K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Dripping Springs 78620.

How it measures up in Dripping Springs 78620

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dripping Springs 78620.

Estimated value$438,033
CheaperTypical $692,303Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 491 Hays St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDripping Springs 78620Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$438,0339% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29452% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,492 ft²13% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac37% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than1969almost no homesalmost no homes

About 491 Hays St

How much is 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX is $438,033 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $392,852 to $483,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX?

491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX has 1,492 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX built?

491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX?

491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX is assigned to Walnut Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Dripping Springs High School (high), rated A; Dripping Springs Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Dripping Springs Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX compare to other homes in Dripping Springs 78620?

Among the 10,669 homes in Dripping Springs 78620, it is worth more than 9% of them ($438,033 against a typical $692,303), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($294 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,492 ft² against a typical 2,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 1.06 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1969 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 62% 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 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 491 Hays St, Dripping Springs, TX was $5,021. The county assessed it at $345,600.

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