Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$78,107$72 / 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 99How 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

609 N HOWARD ST

RUNGE, TX 78151
0
Baths
1,080 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$78K
$77K low$79K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$78,107
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,486

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$497 (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.$35,344 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,634
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,887
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,344

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.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
59
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
96
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
44
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyKarnes
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41

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

E
Runge Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Runge High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Runge Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78151These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,464
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,478
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,984
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

609 N Howard 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 96% of homes in Karnes County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Karnes County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Karnes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Karnes County

What homes are worth in Runge 78151

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

This home
$57K$461K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Runge 78151.

How it measures up in Runge 78151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runge 78151.

Estimated value$78,107
CheaperTypical $108,233Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 609 N Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunge 78151Karnes County
Estimated valuepricier than$78,10717% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7242% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²33% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac41% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196040% of homes40% of homes

About 609 N Howard St

How much is 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX is $78,107 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $77,326 to $78,888. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX last sell?

609 N Howard St, Runge, TX last sold on Aug 31, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX?

609 N Howard St, Runge, TX has 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX built?

609 N Howard St, Runge, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX?

609 N Howard St, Runge, TX is assigned to Runge Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Runge High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Runge Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX compare to other homes in Runge 78151?

Among the 897 homes in Runge 78151, it is worth more than 17% of them ($78,107 against a typical $108,233), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($72 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1960 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Karnes County, it is worth more than 4% 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 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 N Howard St, Runge, TX was $497. The county assessed it at $35,344.

Closest homes

More homes in Runge 78151

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 609 N Howard St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map