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$164,426$128 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

938 W ELLIS AVE

ALAMO, TX 78516
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,282 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$164K
$146K low$183K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,201 (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.$128,163 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$103,163
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,827
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,163

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.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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 60 ft²Porch · 319 ft²

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.

H
PSJA Memorial Early College High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
John McKeever Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Jesus ''Jesse'' Vela Jr. Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

938 W Ellis Ave 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Alamo 78516
  • Among the oldest homes in Hidalgo County

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
$67K$428K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$164,426
CheaperTypical $181,697Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,282 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 938 W Ellis Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlamo 78516Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,42640% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12848% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,282 ft²52% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac73% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19592% of homesalmost no homes

About 938 W Ellis Ave

How much is 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX is $164,426 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $145,502 to $183,350. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX last sell?

938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX last sold on Feb 5, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX?

938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,282 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX built?

938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX?

938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX is assigned to PSJA Memorial Early College High School (high), rated D+; John McKeever Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Jesus ''Jesse'' Vela Jr. Middle School (middle), 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 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX compare to other homes in Alamo 78516?

Among the 11,744 homes in Alamo 78516, it is worth more than 40% of them ($164,426 against a typical $181,697), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($128 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,282 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1959 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 37% 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 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 W Ellis Ave, Alamo, TX was $4,201. The county assessed it at $128,163.

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