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$220,000$135 / 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 92How 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 $55,600 on Apr 8, 2009

538 TULIP CIR

ALAMO, TX 78516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,633 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$202K low$238K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,600 · Apr 8, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,828 (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.$219,818 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,168
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,131
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$219,818

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.''

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
CountyHIDALGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.Patio · 143 ft²Porch · 35 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Santos Livas Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Jesus ''Jesse'' Vela Jr. Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
PSJA Memorial Early College High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78516These 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.107
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 100.13

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.9.4%
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.38,800
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,849
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

538 Tulip Cir 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 69% of homes in Alamo 78516
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Alamo 78516

What homes are worth in Alamo 78516

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

This home
$70K$449K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Alamo 78516.

How it measures up in Alamo 78516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamo 78516.

Estimated value$220,000
CheaperTypical $181,711Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,633 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 538 Tulip Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,00069% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13556% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,633 ft²75% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac64% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than199653% of homes46% of homes

About 538 Tulip Cir

How much is 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX is $220,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $201,962 to $238,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX last sell?

538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX last sold on Apr 8, 2009 for $55,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX?

538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,633 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX built?

538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX?

538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX is assigned to Santos Livas Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Jesus ''Jesse'' Vela Jr. Middle School (middle), rated C-; PSJA Memorial Early College High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,744 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 69% of them ($220,000 against a typical $181,711), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($135 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,633 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1996 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 61% 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 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Tulip Cir, Alamo, TX was $5,828. The county assessed it at $219,818.

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