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$279,658$192 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $114,400 on Aug 1, 2014

705 SAM BUFFINGTON ST

ROCKWALL, TX 75087
0
Baths
1,456 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$280K
$264K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$114,400 · Aug 1, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$70 (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.$150,561 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$136,874
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,116

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyROCKWALL
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.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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.Deck · 196 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.

M
Herman E. Utley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Howard Dobbs Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Rockwall High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Rockwall Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75087These 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.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
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.54,035
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,886
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,394
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

705 Sam Buffington 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 95% of homes in Rockwall 75087
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Southside
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Rockwall 75087
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Rockwall 75087
  • Older than 97% of homes in Rockwall County

What homes are worth in Rockwall 75087

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

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$242K$953K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Rockwall 75087.

How it measures up in Rockwall 75087

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockwall 75087.

Estimated value$279,658
CheaperTypical $460,000Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 705 Sam Buffington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideRockwall 75087Rockwall County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,65831% of homes5% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19223% of homes61% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²42% of homes5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac49% of homes19% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197319% of homes4% of homes3% of homes

About 705 Sam Buffington St

How much is 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX is $279,658 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $264,438 to $294,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX last sell?

705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX last sold on Aug 1, 2014 for $114,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX?

705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX has 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX built?

705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX?

705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX is assigned to Herman E. Utley Middle School (middle), rated A-; Howard Dobbs Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Rockwall High School (high), rated A. All sit in Rockwall Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX compare to other homes in Rockwall 75087?

Among the 16,666 homes in Rockwall 75087, it is worth more than 5% of them ($279,658 against a typical $460,000), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($192 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 2,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1973 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Rockwall County, it is worth more than 10% 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 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Sam Buffington St, Rockwall, TX was $70. The county assessed it at $150,561.

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