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$66,433
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 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $38,800 on Sep 15, 2004

HIGHWAY 281

LAS RUSIAS, TX 78586
0
Baths
1.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$66K
$45K low$88K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,800 · Sep 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$626 (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.$39,442 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,442
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,442

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
61
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
100
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyCAMERON
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Riverside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Rangerville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.3 mi
H
San Benito High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 7.5 mi

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78586These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,240
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.335 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,369
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,367
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Highway 281 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 96% of homes in Cameron County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Cameron County

What homes are worth in San Benito 78586

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

This home
$53K$550K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in San Benito 78586.

How it measures up in San Benito 78586

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Benito 78586.

Estimated value$66,433
CheaperTypical $158,455Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

How Highway 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Benito 78586Cameron County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,4336% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.24 ac83% of homes91% of homes

About Highway 281

How much is Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX is $66,433 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $44,838 to $88,028. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX last sell?

Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX last sold on Sep 15, 2004 for $38,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX?

Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX is assigned to Riverside Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rangerville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; San Benito High School (high), rated D. All sit in San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX compare to other homes in San Benito 78586?

Among the 19,625 homes in San Benito 78586, it is worth more than 6% of them ($66,433 against a typical $158,455) and its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.24 ac against a typical 0.37 ac). Measured against all of Cameron County, it is worth more than 4% 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 Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Highway 281, Las Rusias, TX was $626. The county assessed it at $39,442.

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