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$291,178$192 / 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

491 PAPAYA DR

BUDA, TX 78610
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,514 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$291K
$279K low$303K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,118 (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.$350,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$265,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,235
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350,480

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.8 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 (General/Single)
CountyHays
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 246 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Sunfield Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
McCormick Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Moe & Gene Johnson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 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

491 Papaya 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 less than 90% of homes in Sunfield
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Sunfield
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Sunfield
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Sunfield
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Hays County

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
$238K$921K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$291,178
CheaperTypical $350,963Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,514 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,963 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 2014Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 491 Papaya Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunfieldBuda 78610Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,17810% of homes21% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19281% of homes63% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,514 ft²17% of homes20% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac7% of homes8% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than202392% of homes93% of homes95% of homes

About 491 Papaya Dr

How much is 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX is $291,178 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $279,045 to $303,311. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX last sell?

491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX last sold on Jan 31, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,514 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX built?

491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.

What schools serve 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX is assigned to Sunfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; McCormick Middle School (middle), rated C+; Moe & Gene Johnson High School (high), rated B. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX compare to other homes in Buda 78610?

Among the 18,662 homes in Buda 78610, it is worth more than 21% of them ($291,178 against a typical $350,963), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($192 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,514 ft² against a typical 1,963 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2023 against a typical 2014). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 30% 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 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 491 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX was $7,118. The county assessed it at $350,480.

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