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$179,796$163 / 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 61How 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

838 PAPALOTE DR

ALAMO, TX 78516
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,106 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$180K
$109K low$251K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,524 (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.$109,834 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,084
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,317
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,834

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
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.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 182 ft²Porch · 160 ft²

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

E
Augusto Guerra Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Audie Murphy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
PSJA Memorial Early College High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78516These 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.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.38,800
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.910 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,849
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,556
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

838 Papalote Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Alamo 78516

What homes are worth in Alamo 78516

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

This home
$73K$448K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Alamo 78516.

How it measures up in Alamo 78516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alamo 78516.

Estimated value$179,796
CheaperTypical $181,962Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,106 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 838 Papalote Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,79649% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16382% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,106 ft²36% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac3% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than199043% of homes36% of homes

About 838 Papalote Dr

How much is 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX is $179,796 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $108,841 to $250,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX last sell?

838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX?

838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,106 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX built?

838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX?

838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX is assigned to Augusto Guerra Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Audie Murphy Middle School (middle), rated B; PSJA Memorial Early College High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,718 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 49% of them ($179,796 against a typical $181,962), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($163 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,106 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1990 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 44% 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 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Papalote Dr, Alamo, TX was $2,524. The county assessed it at $109,834.

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