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$142,034$117 / 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 87How 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

542 MARTINEZ AVE

ALAMO, TX 78516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,215 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$142K
$123K low$161K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$616 (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.$95,348 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,739

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.2013
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 168 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Jesus ''Jesse'' Vela Jr. Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
PSJA Memorial Early College High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

542 Martinez Ave 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 73% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Alamo 78516
  • Older than 76% of homes in Hidalgo County

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
$68K$443K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$142,034
CheaperTypical $181,382Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,215 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,257 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 542 Martinez Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,03428% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11737% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,215 ft²45% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac19% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than198427% of homes24% of homes

About 542 Martinez Ave

How much is 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX is $142,034 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,968 to $161,100. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX last sell?

542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX?

542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,215 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX built?

542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX?

542 Martinez Ave, 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 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,744 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 28% of them ($142,034 against a typical $181,382), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($117 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,215 ft² against a typical 1,257 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1984 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 27% 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 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Martinez Ave, Alamo, TX was $616. The county assessed it at $95,348.

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