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$156,512$128 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

PENITAS, TX 78576
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,222 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$157K
$139K low$174K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,913 (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.$182,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,513
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,910
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,566
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,423

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHidalgo
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
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.Patio · 105 ft²Porch · 76 ft²

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 · 2.1 mi
H
La Joya High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 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

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 65% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Penitas
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Penitas
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Penitas

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
$61K$336K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$156,512
CheaperTypical $140,019Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,51250% of homes60% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12885% of homes80% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,222 ft²33% of homes51% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac65% of homes49% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than200365% of homes51% of homes62% of homes

About

How much is , Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Penitas, TX is $156,512 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $138,724 to $174,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Penitas, TX last sell?

, Penitas, TX last sold on Apr 28, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Penitas, TX?

, Penitas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,222 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was , Penitas, TX built?

, Penitas, TX was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Penitas, TX?

, Penitas, TX is assigned to Corina Pena Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; La Joya High School (high), rated D; Dr. Javier Saenz 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 , Penitas, TX compare to other homes in Penitas 78576?

Among the 3,685 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 60% of them ($156,512 against a typical $140,019), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($128 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,222 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (2003 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 35% 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 , Penitas, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Penitas, TX was $2,913. The county assessed it at $182,230.

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