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$194,571$101 / 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 91How 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

US HIGHWAY 281

TX
0
Baths
1,934 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$195K
$177K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,503 (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.$139,258 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,874
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,384
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,106
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,258

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
63
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
100
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
36
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCAMERON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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.Porch · 88 ft²

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

H
Santa Maria High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Tony Gonzalez Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Santa Maria Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Santa Maria Independent School District

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How this home compares

Us Highway 281 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 84% of homes in Cameron County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Cameron County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Cameron County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Cameron County

How it measures up in Cameron County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cameron County.

Estimated value$194,571
CheaperTypical $197,398Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,934 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How Us Highway 281 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCameron County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,57149% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10116% of homes
Living areabigger than1,934 ft²78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac77% of homes
Year builtnewer than19557% of homes

About Us Highway 281

How much is Us Highway 281, , TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Us Highway 281, , TX is $194,571 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $176,805 to $212,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Us Highway 281, , TX last sell?

Us Highway 281, , TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Us Highway 281, , TX?

Us Highway 281, , TX has 1,934 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was Us Highway 281, , TX built?

Us Highway 281, , TX was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Us Highway 281, , TX?

Us Highway 281, , TX is assigned to Santa Maria High School (high), rated D-; Tony Gonzalez Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Santa Maria Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Santa Maria Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Us Highway 281, , TX compare to other homes in Cameron County?

Among the 155,969 homes in Cameron County, it is worth more than 49% of them ($194,571 against a typical $197,398), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($101 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,934 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1955 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Us Highway 281, , TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Us Highway 281, , TX was $2,503. The county assessed it at $139,258.

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