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Last sold for $360,556 on Jul 21, 2022

849 ORANGE ST

MERCEDES, TX 78570
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,688 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,556 · Jul 21, 2022

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.$288,123 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,067
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,056
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$291,006
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,123

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.6 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
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.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 103 ft²Porch · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Sgt. Manuel Chacon Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Mercedes High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

849 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Mercedes 78570
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Hidalgo County

How it measures up in Mercedes 78570

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

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 849 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMercedes 78570Hidalgo County
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²94% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac78% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than199659% of homes46% of homes

About 849 Orange St

When did 849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX last sell?

849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX last sold on Jul 21, 2022 for $360,556, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX?

849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,688 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX built?

849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX?

849 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 849 Orange St, Mercedes, TX compare to other homes in Mercedes 78570?

Among the 10,012 homes in Mercedes 78570, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1996 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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