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$264,241$112 / 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 81How 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

AUSTEN ST

PENITAS, TX 78576
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,368 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$264K
$213K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,936 (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.$386,509 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,903
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$336,606
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$489,101

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.Rural 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.2016
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

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
Corina Pena Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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 more than 89% of homes in Penitas 78576
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Penitas 78576
  • Among the largest lots in Penitas 78576
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Penitas 78576

What homes are worth in Penitas 78576

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

This home
$73K$357K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$264,241
CheaperTypical $156,556Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How Austen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,24189% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11244% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,368 ft²90% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than201380% of homes80% of homes

About Austen St

How much is Austen St, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Austen St, Penitas, TX is $264,241 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $213,412 to $315,070. 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 Jan 23, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Austen St, Penitas, TX?

Austen St, Penitas, TX has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,368 square feet of living space.

When was Austen St, Penitas, TX built?

Austen St, Penitas, TX was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Austen St, Penitas, TX?

Austen St, Penitas, TX is assigned to Corina Pena Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School (middle), rated C; La Joya High School (high), rated D. 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 89% of them ($264,241 against a typical $156,556), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($112 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,368 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (2013 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 76% 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 $4,936. The county assessed it at $386,509.

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