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$228,013$200 / 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 97How 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

538 TARA PLANTATION DR

RICHMOND, TX 77469
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,140 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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

$228K
$222K low$234K 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.$159,213
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$127,370
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.31%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$68,800
HIGHTOWER LENDING INC · R · recorded Jul 10, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,129 (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.$184,187 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,042
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,145
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,187
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,187

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.Contemporary
CountyFort Bend
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 42 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.

E
Velasquez Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Reading Junior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi
H
George Ranch High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77469These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.66,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.590 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,362
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,495
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

538 Tara Plantation Dr 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 92% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Richmond 77469
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Richmond 77469

What homes are worth in Richmond 77469

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

This home
$151K$868K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Richmond 77469.

How it measures up in Richmond 77469

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 77469.

Estimated value$228,013
CheaperTypical $342,993Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,221 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 2014Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 538 Tara Plantation Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 77469Fort Bend County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,0139% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20092% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac48% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than198212% of homes16% of homes

About 538 Tara Plantation Dr

How much is 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX is $228,013 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $222,094 to $233,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX last sell?

538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX last sold on May 11, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX?

538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX built?

538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX?

538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX is assigned to Velasquez Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Reading Junior High School (middle), rated A+; George Ranch High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX compare to other homes in Richmond 77469?

Among the 25,687 homes in Richmond 77469, it is worth more than 9% of them ($228,013 against a typical $342,993), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($200 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 2,221 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1982 against a typical 2014). Measured against all of Fort Bend County, it is worth more than 8% 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 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Tara Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX was $1,129. The county assessed it at $184,187.

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