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$851,549$266 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

551 RUBY RANCH RD

BUDA, TX 78610
0
Baths
3,196 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.
3.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$852K
$775K low$928K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,053 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$784,515 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$472,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$472,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$713,195
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$945,690

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.81 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyHays
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.26
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 298 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
Carpenter Hill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Moe & Gene Johnson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Eric Dahlstrom Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78610These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.54,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.598 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,297
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

551 Ruby Ranch 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 98% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Buda 78610
  • Older than 85% of homes in Buda 78610

What homes are worth in Buda 78610

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

This home
$236K$870K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Buda 78610.

How it measures up in Buda 78610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buda 78610.

Estimated value$851,549
CheaperTypical $349,117Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area3,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,962 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size3.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 2014Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 551 Ruby Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuda 78610Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$851,54998% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26692% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than3,196 ft²95% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.26 ac92% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than199815% of homes18% of homes

About 551 Ruby Ranch Rd

How much is 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX is $851,549 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $774,736 to $928,362. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX last sell?

551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX last sold on May 30, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX?

551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX has 3,196 square feet of living space and a 3.26-acre lot.

When was 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX built?

551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX?

551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX is assigned to Carpenter Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Moe & Gene Johnson High School (high), rated B; Eric Dahlstrom Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX compare to other homes in Buda 78610?

Among the 18,663 homes in Buda 78610, it is worth more than 98% of them ($851,549 against a typical $349,117), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($266 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,196 ft² against a typical 1,962 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (3.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1998 against a typical 2014). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 88% 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 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 551 Ruby Ranch Rd, Buda, TX was $6,053. The county assessed it at $784,515.

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