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$112,524$67 / 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 84How 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

491 PAPAYA DR

ZAPATA, TX 78076
2
Baths
1,690 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$113K
$95K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$875 (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.$110,526 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,384
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,142
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,526
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,526

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.76 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyZapata
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.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 · 560 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
Zapata North Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
M
Zapata Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Zapata High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Zapata County Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78076These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,132
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Zapata 78076
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Zapata 78076

What homes are worth in Zapata 78076

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

This home
$44K$354K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Zapata 78076.

How it measures up in Zapata 78076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Zapata 78076.

Estimated value$112,524
CheaperTypical $118,120Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 491 Papaya Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeZapata 78076
Estimated valuepricier than$112,52445% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6716% of homes
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac44% of homes
Year builtnewer than198640% of homes

About 491 Papaya Dr

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

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX is $112,524 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $94,732 to $130,316. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX last sold on Aug 17, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX?

491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX built?

491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX?

491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX is assigned to Zapata North Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Zapata Middle School (middle), rated C-; Zapata High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Zapata County Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX compare to other homes in Zapata 78076?

Among the 5,299 homes in Zapata 78076, it is worth more than 45% of them ($112,524 against a typical $118,120), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($67 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1986 against a typical 1993). 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, Zapata, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Papaya Dr, Zapata, TX was $875. The county assessed it at $110,526.

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