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$112,910$72 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

509 JAMES ST

REFUGIO, TX 78377
0
Baths
1,578 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$113K
$84K low$141K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$112,910
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$90,328

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,376 (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.$45,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,570

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
15
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
49
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
96
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
48
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

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
CountyRefugio
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Refugio Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Refugio High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Refugio Jr High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi

District: Refugio Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78377These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,577
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,388
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

509 James 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 66% of homes in Refugio County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Refugio County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Refugio County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Refugio County

What homes are worth in Refugio 78377

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

This home
$53K$438K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Refugio 78377.

How it measures up in Refugio 78377

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Refugio 78377.

Estimated value$112,910
CheaperTypical $128,900Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,578 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 509 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRefugio 78377Refugio County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,91039% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7223% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,578 ft²63% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac57% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than194018% of homes15% of homes

About 509 James St

How much is 509 James St, Refugio, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 James St, Refugio, TX is $112,910 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $84,474 to $141,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 James St, Refugio, TX last sell?

509 James St, Refugio, TX last sold on Oct 3, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 James St, Refugio, TX?

509 James St, Refugio, TX has 1,578 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 509 James St, Refugio, TX built?

509 James St, Refugio, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 509 James St, Refugio, TX?

509 James St, Refugio, TX is assigned to Refugio Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Refugio High School (high), rated C-; Refugio Jr High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Refugio Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 James St, Refugio, TX compare to other homes in Refugio 78377?

Among the 1,563 homes in Refugio 78377, it is worth more than 39% of them ($112,910 against a typical $128,900), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($72 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,578 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1940 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Refugio County, it is worth more than 34% 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 509 James St, Refugio, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 James St, Refugio, TX was $1,376. The county assessed it at $45,570.

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