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$399,900$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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $379,627 on May 4, 2026

740 ORANGE ST

MERCEDES, TX 78570
5
Beds
2
Baths
4,248 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.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$400K
$371K low$429K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$379,627 · May 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$374,729 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,676
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,053
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$378,609
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$374,729

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.''

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
CountyHIDALGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 440 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Mercedes High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Mercedes Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78570These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,018
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,415
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,855
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

740 Orange 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Mercedes 78570
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Among the largest homes in Mercedes 78570
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Hidalgo County

What homes are worth in Mercedes 78570

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

This home
$48K$358K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Mercedes 78570.

How it measures up in Mercedes 78570

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mercedes 78570.

Estimated value$399,900
CheaperTypical $127,920Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area4,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 740 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMercedes 78570Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,900almost all homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9448% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than4,248 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac87% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198128% of homes19% of homes

About 740 Orange St

How much is 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX is $399,900 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $371,151 to $428,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX last sell?

740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX last sold on May 4, 2026 for $379,627, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX?

740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4,248 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX built?

740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX?

740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX is assigned to Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle School (middle), rated C-; Mercedes High School (high), rated D. All sit in Mercedes Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 740 Orange St, Mercedes, TX compare to other homes in Mercedes 78570?

Among the 10,012 homes in Mercedes 78570, it is worth more than almost all of them ($399,900 against a typical $127,920), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($94 against a typical $95), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,248 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1981 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 93% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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