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Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)Agriculture / Farming
$296,924$792 / 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 75How 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

5185 FM 1978

SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
0
Baths
375 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.
39.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$297K
$223K low$370K high
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.$296,924
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$237,539

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,417 (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.$610,975 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,509
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$888,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$610,975

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.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)
CountyGUADALUPE
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

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

E
Bowie Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
San Marcos High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Goodnight Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78666These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.99,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.548 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,670
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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.Absentee owner
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

5185 Fm 1978 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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in San Marcos 78666
  • Among the smallest homes in San Marcos 78666
  • Among the largest lots in Guadalupe County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Guadalupe County

What homes are worth in San Marcos 78666

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

This home
$164K$871K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in San Marcos 78666.

How it measures up in San Marcos 78666

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 78666.

Estimated value$296,924
CheaperTypical $325,371Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$792
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area375 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size39.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2010Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 5185 Fm 1978 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSan Marcos 78666Guadalupe County
Estimated valuepricier than$296,92440% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$792almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than375 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than39.39 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than201974% of homes78% of homes

About 5185 Fm 1978

How much is 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX is $296,924 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,460 to $370,388. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX last sell?

5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX built?

5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

What schools serve 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX?

5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX is assigned to Bowie Elementary School (elementary), rated D; San Marcos High School (high), rated C-; Goodnight Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX compare to other homes in San Marcos 78666?

Among the 22,776 homes in San Marcos 78666, it is worth more than 40% of them ($296,924 against a typical $325,371), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($792 against a typical $196), it is bigger than almost none of them (375 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (39.39 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2019 against a typical 2010). 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 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5185 Fm 1978, San Marcos, TX was $1,417. The county assessed it at $610,975.

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