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$118,999$118 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

601 S MAIN ST

PENITAS, TX 78576
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$119K
$107K low$131K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$948 (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.$82,632 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,048
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,584
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,191
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,632

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.2000
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
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 · 140 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Cesar E. Chavez Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: La Joya Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78576These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.14,267
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

601 S Main St 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 84% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Penitas
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Penitas
  • Older than 78% of homes in Penitas 78576

What homes are worth in Penitas 78576

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

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$74K$340K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Penitas 78576.

How it measures up in Penitas 78576

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penitas 78576.

Estimated value$118,999
CheaperTypical $157,499Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 601 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,99917% of homes21% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11856% of homes50% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²15% of homes29% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac96% of homes91% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than198825% of homes22% of homes31% of homes

About 601 S Main St

How much is 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX is $118,999 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $106,702 to $131,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX last sell?

601 S Main St, Penitas, TX last sold on Sep 17, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX?

601 S Main St, Penitas, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,008 square feet of living space.

When was 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX built?

601 S Main St, Penitas, TX was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX?

601 S Main St, Penitas, TX is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C+; La Joya High School (high), rated D-. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,630 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 21% of them ($118,999 against a typical $157,499), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($118 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1988 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 16% 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 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 S Main St, Penitas, TX was $948. The county assessed it at $82,632.

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