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Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant LandVacant Land
Last sold for $492,200 on Nov 3, 2025

ENCINTO

PENITAS, TX 78576
0
Baths
6.5 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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$492,200 · Nov 3, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72 (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.$3,051 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,051
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,148
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant Land
CountyHIDALGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Cesar E. Chavez Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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

Encinto 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Penitas

How it measures up in Penitas 78576

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

Lot size6.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How Encinto ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Lot sizebigger than6.5 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than200052% of homes43% of homes55% of homes

About Encinto

When did Encinto, Penitas, TX last sell?

Encinto, Penitas, TX last sold on Nov 3, 2025 for $492,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Encinto, Penitas, TX built?

Encinto, Penitas, TX was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve Encinto, Penitas, TX?

Encinto, Penitas, TX is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; La Joya High School (high), rated D; Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

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

Among the 3,685 homes in Penitas 78576, its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (2000 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Encinto, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Encinto, Penitas, TX was $72. The county assessed it at $3,051.

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