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$1,241,221
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 90How 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

MELS RD

SPICEWOOD, TX 78669
0
Baths
2.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$587 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$35,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,000

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyTravis
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.71
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
West Cypress Hills Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.6 mi
M
Lake Travis Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 mi
H
Lake Travis High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.0 mi

District: Lake Travis Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78669These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,181
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,694
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

Mels Rd 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 Travis County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Travis County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Spicewood 78669

What homes are worth in Spicewood 78669

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

This home
$281K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Spicewood 78669.

How it measures up in Spicewood 78669

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spicewood 78669.

Estimated value$1,241,221
CheaperTypical $771,008Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size2.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How Mels Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpicewood 78669Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,241,22179% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.71 ac77% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197510% of homes20% of homes

About Mels Rd

How much is Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX is $1,241,221 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,122,102 to $1,360,340. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX last sell?

Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX last sold on May 24, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX built?

Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX?

Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX is assigned to West Cypress Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lake Travis Middle School (middle), rated A+; Lake Travis High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Lake Travis Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX compare to other homes in Spicewood 78669?

Among the 7,244 homes in Spicewood 78669, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,241,221 against a typical $771,008), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2.71 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1975 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 89% 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 Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for Mels Rd, Spicewood, TX was $587. The county assessed it at $35,000.

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