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$114,466$95 / 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 95How 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 $33,100 on Mar 16, 2011

AUSTEN ST

PENITAS, TX 78576
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,204 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$114K
$109K low$120K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$33,100 · Mar 16, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,001 (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.$78,398 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,736
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,662
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,971
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,398

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.2019
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 264 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.

M
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
E
Tabasco Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.9 mi

District: La Joya Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78576These 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.73
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 100.14

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.14,267
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,845
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

Austen 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Hidalgo County

What homes are worth in Penitas 78576

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

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$73K$357K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Penitas 78576.

How it measures up in Penitas 78576

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Penitas 78576.

Estimated value$114,466
CheaperTypical $156,556Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How Austen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,46623% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9519% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²42% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac61% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than201278% of homes79% of homes

About Austen St

How much is Austen St, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Austen St, Penitas, TX is $114,466 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $108,931 to $120,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Austen St, Penitas, TX last sell?

Austen St, Penitas, TX last sold on Mar 16, 2011 for $33,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Austen St, Penitas, TX?

Austen St, Penitas, TX has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was Austen St, Penitas, TX built?

Austen St, Penitas, TX was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Austen St, Penitas, TX?

Austen St, Penitas, TX is assigned to Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School (middle), rated C; La Joya High School (high), rated D; Tabasco Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Austen St, Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,627 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 23% of them ($114,466 against a typical $156,556), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($95 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (2012 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Austen St, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Austen St, Penitas, TX was $2,001. The county assessed it at $78,398.

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