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$58,446$94 / 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

617 WASHINGTON AVE

WHARTON, TX 77488
1
Beds
1
Baths
624 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$58K
$52K low$64K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$222 (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.$36,832 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,484
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,603

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.58
77
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
42
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
52
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
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.19 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
CountyWHARTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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

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

M
Wharton Jr High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
C G Sivells Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.3 mi
H
Wharton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Wharton Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77488These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,107
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

617 Washington 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 98% of homes in Wharton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wharton County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wharton 77488
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Wharton County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Wharton 77488

What homes are worth in Wharton 77488

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

This home
$51K$457K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Wharton 77488.

How it measures up in Wharton 77488

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wharton 77488.

Estimated value$58,446
CheaperTypical $174,582Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 617 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWharton 77488Wharton County
Estimated valuepricier than$58,4463% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9423% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than624 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac16% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195228% of homes29% of homes

About 617 Washington Ave

How much is 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX is $58,446 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $52,458 to $64,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX last sell?

617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX?

617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 624 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX built?

617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX?

617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX is assigned to Wharton Jr High School (middle), rated D-; C G Sivells Elementary School (elementary); Wharton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Wharton Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX compare to other homes in Wharton 77488?

Among the 5,074 homes in Wharton 77488, it is worth more than 3% of them ($58,446 against a typical $174,582), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($94 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 3% of them (624 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1952 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Wharton County, it is worth more than 2% 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 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Washington Ave, Wharton, TX was $222. The county assessed it at $36,832.

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