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$757,994$156 / 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

MARATHON, TX 79842
0
Baths
4,872 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$758K
$720K low$796K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$510 (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.$143,166 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,166
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,752
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,166

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.39
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
93
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
5
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
4
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
CountyBrewster
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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 · 2,647 ft²

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

E
Marathon Independent School DistrictC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Marathon Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79842These 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.113
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 100.71

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.56%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.157
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.0 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,332
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

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How this home compares

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 95% of homes in Marathon 79842
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Marathon 79842
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Marathon 79842
  • Older than 69% of homes in Brewster County

What homes are worth in Marathon 79842

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

This home
$168K$922K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Marathon 79842.

How it measures up in Marathon 79842

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marathon 79842.

Estimated value$757,994
CheaperTypical $344,205Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area4,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarathon 79842Brewster County
Estimated valuepricier than$757,99495% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15627% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than4,872 ft²94% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac60% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195651% of homes31% of homes

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How much is , Marathon, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Marathon, TX is $757,994 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $720,235 to $795,753. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Marathon, TX last sell?

, Marathon, TX last sold on Mar 24, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was , Marathon, TX built?

, Marathon, TX was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

What schools serve , Marathon, TX?

, Marathon, TX is assigned to Marathon Independent School District (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Marathon Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Marathon, TX compare to other homes in Marathon 79842?

Among the 318 homes in Marathon 79842, it is worth more than 95% of them ($757,994 against a typical $344,205), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($156 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 94% of them (4,872 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1956 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Brewster County, it is worth more than 94% 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 , Marathon, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Marathon, TX was $510. The county assessed it at $143,166.

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