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$73,866$110 / 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 89How 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

521 PROFESSOR SMITH

GAUSE, TX 77857
0
Baths
672 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$74K
$66K low$82K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$738 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$47,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,440

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.53
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
46
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
94
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyMILAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Porch · 32 ft²

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

E
Gause SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Hearne High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.8 mi

District: Hearne Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77857These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.1,003
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,615
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

521 Professor Smith 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 97% of homes in Gause 77857
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Gause 77857
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Milam County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Gause 77857

What homes are worth in Gause 77857

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

This home
$70K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Gause 77857.

How it measures up in Gause 77857

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gause 77857.

Estimated value$73,866
CheaperTypical $291,891Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $175Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 3.31 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

How 521 Professor Smith ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGause 77857Milam County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,8663% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11018% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac29% of homes51% of homes

About 521 Professor Smith

How much is 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX is $73,866 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $65,722 to $82,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX last sell?

521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX?

521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX has 672 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

What schools serve 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX?

521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX is assigned to Gause School (elementary), rated B-; Hearne High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Hearne Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX compare to other homes in Gause 77857?

Among the 490 homes in Gause 77857, it is worth more than 3% of them ($73,866 against a typical $291,891), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($110 against a typical $175), it is bigger than 6% of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 3.31 ac). Measured against all of Milam County, it is worth more than 7% 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 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Professor Smith, Gause, TX was $738. The county assessed it at $47,440.

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