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$357,654$242 / 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 51How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Sep 1, 2022

5218 E RICHARDSON RD

EDINBURG, TX 78542
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,477 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$358K
$182K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Sep 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,025 (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.$124,840 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,491
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,249

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHIDALGO
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 155 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.

H
Johnny Economedes High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Memorial Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Gorena Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78542These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.92%
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.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.91,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.314 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,467
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

5218 E Richardson Rd 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 more than 90% of homes in Edinburg 78542
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Edinburg 78542

What homes are worth in Edinburg 78542

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

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$84K$531K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Edinburg 78542.

How it measures up in Edinburg 78542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Edinburg 78542.

Estimated value$357,654
CheaperTypical $204,576Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 5218 E Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCesar ChavezEdinburg 78542Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$357,65484% of homes90% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24294% of homes97% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,477 ft²50% of homes54% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac58% of homes78% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198526% of homes19% of homes26% of homes

About 5218 E Richardson Rd

How much is 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX is $357,654 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $181,993 to $533,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX last sell?

5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX last sold on Sep 1, 2022 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX?

5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,477 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX built?

5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX?

5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX is assigned to Johnny Economedes High School (high), rated D+; Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B-; Gorena Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX compare to other homes in Edinburg 78542?

Among the 25,270 homes in Edinburg 78542, it is worth more than 90% of them ($357,654 against a typical $204,576), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($242 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,477 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1985 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 90% 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 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5218 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX was $1,025. The county assessed it at $124,840.

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