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$297,592$140 / 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 96How 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

RUBY

PENITAS, TX 78576
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,128 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.
2021
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

$298K
$286K low$309K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,455 (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.$326,290 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,416
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$237,874
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,072
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$326,290

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
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 66 ft²

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.

H
La Joya High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Corina Pena Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 mi
M
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle SchoolD+
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

Ruby 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 Penitas 78576
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Penitas
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Penitas 78576
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Hidalgo County
  • Newer than 96% 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
$72K$377K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$297,592
CheaperTypical $156,556Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How Ruby ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePenitasPenitas 78576Hidalgo County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,59294% of homes95% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14084% of homes84% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²78% of homes85% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac66% of homes51% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than202196% of homes94% of homes92% of homes

About Ruby

How much is Ruby, Penitas, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Ruby, Penitas, TX is $297,592 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $286,352 to $308,832. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Ruby, Penitas, TX last sell?

Ruby, Penitas, TX last sold on May 12, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Ruby, Penitas, TX?

Ruby, Penitas, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was Ruby, Penitas, TX built?

Ruby, Penitas, TX was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Ruby, Penitas, TX?

Ruby, Penitas, TX is assigned to La Joya High School (high), rated D-; Corina Pena Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in La Joya Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

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

Among the 3,630 homes in Penitas 78576, it is worth more than 95% of them ($297,592 against a typical $156,556), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($140 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2021 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Hidalgo County, it is worth more than 83% 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 Ruby, Penitas, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Ruby, Penitas, TX was $4,455. The county assessed it at $326,290.

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