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$296,341$162 / 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 94How 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 $24,500 on Oct 15, 2007

686 HARD LUCK RD

MARION, TX 78124
0
Baths
1,832 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.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$296K
$279K low$313K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,500 · Oct 15, 2007
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$296,341
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$237,073

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$125 (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.$198,072 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$129,839
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,233
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,802
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,072

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGUADALUPE
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 112 ft²Porch · 251 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Marion Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Marion High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Krueger Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 mi

District: Marion Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78124These 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.91
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 100.25

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.8,858
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.159 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,633
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

686 Hard Luck 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Marion 78124
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Guadalupe County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Marion 78124

What homes are worth in Marion 78124

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

This home
$141K$784K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Marion 78124.

How it measures up in Marion 78124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marion 78124.

Estimated value$296,341
CheaperTypical $333,705Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 2012Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 686 Hard Luck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 78124Guadalupe County
Estimated valuepricier than$296,34141% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16235% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,832 ft²49% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac81% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197710% of homes12% of homes

About 686 Hard Luck Rd

How much is 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX is $296,341 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $279,388 to $313,294. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX last sell?

686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX last sold on Oct 15, 2007 for $24,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX built?

686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX?

686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX is assigned to Marion Middle School (middle), rated B-; Marion High School (high), rated C+; Krueger Campus (elementary). All sit in Marion Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX compare to other homes in Marion 78124?

Among the 5,514 homes in Marion 78124, it is worth more than 41% of them ($296,341 against a typical $333,705), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($162 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,832 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1977 against a typical 2012). Measured against all of Guadalupe County, it is worth more than 45% 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 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Hard Luck Rd, Marion, TX was $125. The county assessed it at $198,072.

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