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$769,836$155 / 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 67How 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

5401 RATLIFF RD

BIG SPRING, TX 79720
0
Baths
4,954 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.
17.3 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.

Valuation

$770K
$520K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (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.$255,587 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,686
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,901
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,048
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,587

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.43
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
89
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
92
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
25
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHoward
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.30

Transaction History(3)

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
Forsan Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.1 mi
M
Forsan High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 7.2 mi

District: Forsan Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79720These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,431
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,405
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,012
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

5401 Ratliff 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Big Spring 79720
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Big Spring 79720
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Big Spring 79720
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Big Spring 79720
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Big Spring 79720

What homes are worth in Big Spring 79720

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

This home
$44K$607K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Big Spring 79720.

How it measures up in Big Spring 79720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Big Spring 79720.

Estimated value$769,836
CheaperTypical $165,052Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $79Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area4,954 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,148 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size17.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 5401 Ratliff Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBig Spring 79720
Estimated valuepricier than$769,836almost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15595% of homes
Living areabigger than4,954 ft²92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than17.3 ac98% of homes
Year builtnewer than198584% of homes

About 5401 Ratliff Rd

How much is 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX is $769,836 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $519,610 to $1,020,062. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX last sell?

5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX last sold on Oct 7, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX?

5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX has 4,954 square feet of living space and a 17.30-acre lot.

When was 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX built?

5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX?

5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX is assigned to Forsan Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Forsan High School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Forsan Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX compare to other homes in Big Spring 79720?

Among the 14,468 homes in Big Spring 79720, it is worth more than almost all of them ($769,836 against a typical $165,052), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($155 against a typical $79), it is bigger than 92% of them (4,954 ft² against a typical 2,148 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (17.3 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1985 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5401 Ratliff Rd, Big Spring, TX was $556. The county assessed it at $255,587.

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