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$249,516$110 / 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 85How 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

8605 RANCHO ALTO DR

EDINBURG, TX 78542
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,266 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$213K low$286K high

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.$177,778 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,616
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,599

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.0.98
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Carmen V. Avila Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Harwell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Johnny Economedes High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78542These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.92%
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.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.91,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.314 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,467
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

8605 Rancho Alto 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.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Edinburg 78542
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Edinburg 78542
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Hidalgo County

What homes are worth in Edinburg 78542

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

This home
$79K$525K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Edinburg 78542.

How it measures up in Edinburg 78542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Edinburg 78542.

Estimated value$249,516
CheaperTypical $203,693Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 8605 Rancho Alto Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdinburg 78542Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,51668% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11021% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,266 ft²84% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac87% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than200047% of homes55% of homes

About 8605 Rancho Alto Dr

How much is 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX is $249,516 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $212,879 to $286,153. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX last sell?

8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX last sold on Feb 13, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX?

8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,266 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX built?

8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX?

8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX is assigned to Carmen V. Avila Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Harwell Middle School (middle), rated D+; Johnny Economedes High School (high), rated D. All sit in Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8605 Rancho Alto Dr, Edinburg, TX compare to other homes in Edinburg 78542?

Among the 25,275 homes in Edinburg 78542, it is worth more than 68% of them ($249,516 against a typical $203,693), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($110 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,266 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (2000 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 72% 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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