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$170,000$215 / 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 92How 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

494 MERRITT ST

DAYTON, TX 77535
2.5
Baths
792 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$170K
$156K low$184K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,053 (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.$140,420 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,420

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.Conventional
CountyLIBERTY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
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.Deck · 136 ft²Patio · 136 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Woodrow Wilson Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Dayton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Dayton Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77535These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,099
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

494 Merritt 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 94% of homes in Dayton 77535
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Liberty County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Dayton 77535
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Dayton 77535
  • Older than 88% of homes in Dayton 77535

What homes are worth in Dayton 77535

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

This home
$128K$638K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Dayton 77535.

How it measures up in Dayton 77535

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 77535.

Estimated value$170,000
CheaperTypical $314,606Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 494 Merritt St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 77535Liberty County
Estimated valuepricier than$170,0006% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21587% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than792 ft²7% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac24% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than197612% of homes15% of homes

About 494 Merritt St

How much is 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX is $170,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $156,291 to $183,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX last sell?

494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX last sold on Mar 21, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX?

494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX has 2.5 bathrooms, 792 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX built?

494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX?

494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX is assigned to Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Woodrow Wilson Junior High School (middle), rated D; Dayton High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Dayton Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX compare to other homes in Dayton 77535?

Among the 19,471 homes in Dayton 77535, it is worth more than 6% of them ($170,000 against a typical $314,606), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($215 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 7% of them (792 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1976 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Liberty County, it is worth more than 27% 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 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Merritt St, Dayton, TX was $3,053. The county assessed it at $140,420.

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