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$71,132$59 / 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 77How 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

517 S HELENA

RUNGE, TX 78151
0
Baths
1,214 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$71K
$55K low$88K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$279 (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.$19,824 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,385
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,439
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,436
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,824

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKarnes
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36

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

E
Runge Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Runge High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Runge Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78151These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,464
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.$36,478
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,984
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

517 S Helena 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 98% of homes in Karnes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Karnes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Karnes County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Runge 78151

What homes are worth in Runge 78151

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

This home
$59K$612K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Runge 78151.

How it measures up in Runge 78151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runge 78151.

Estimated value$71,132
CheaperTypical $137,188Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $85Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 517 S Helena ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunge 78151Karnes County
Estimated valuepricier than$71,1326% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5910% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,214 ft²42% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac37% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195029% of homes31% of homes

About 517 S Helena

How much is 517 S Helena, Runge, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 S Helena, Runge, TX is $71,132 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $54,551 to $87,713. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 517 S Helena, Runge, TX?

517 S Helena, Runge, TX has 1,214 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 517 S Helena, Runge, TX built?

517 S Helena, Runge, TX was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 517 S Helena, Runge, TX?

517 S Helena, Runge, TX is assigned to Runge Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Runge High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Runge Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 S Helena, Runge, TX compare to other homes in Runge 78151?

Among the 897 homes in Runge 78151, it is worth more than 6% of them ($71,132 against a typical $137,188), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($59 against a typical $85), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,214 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1950 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Karnes County, it is worth more than 2% 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 517 S Helena, Runge, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 S Helena, Runge, TX was $279. The county assessed it at $19,824.

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