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Original Town South

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$71K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$130K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,190
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$130K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,240 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1928
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.92%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.75%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.3 yrs

CommunityThese 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,916
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,425 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$40K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Original Town South compares

By median home value, Original Town South is the 23rd most expensive of 23 neighborhoods in Taylor County, and its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Taylor County.

Home values in Original Town South

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$49K$290K
neighborhoods in Taylor County ranked by median home value
#Taylor CountyMedian valueHomes
1Lytle$426K1,114
2Shirley Road$376K103
3Far South$351K3,175
4Airport / Loop 322$309K2,905
5Chimney Rock$307K3,283
6Buck Creek$293K1,330
7River Oaks / Brookhollow$291K2,454
8Park Central$269K1,062
9North East Highway 80$243K917
10Abilene Heights$239K1,597
11South East Highway 80$236K587
12Red Bud Park$208K1,012
13Westwood Richland$204K3,383
14Dyess Air Force Base$183K2,953
15South Treadaway$175K1,014
16Elmwood$174K2,965
17Over Place$167K1,313
18Sayles Blvd.$165K1,636
19Sears Park$150K1,870
20Cobb Park$138K2,225
21Original Town North$137K387
22North College$131K1,104
23Original Town South$130K1,190

About the Original Town South market

What is the median home price in Original Town South, TX?

The median sale price in Original Town South, TX is $70,700 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Original Town South, TX each year?

3 homes sold in Original Town South, TX over the last 12 months (data through October 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Original Town South, TX?

Original Town South, TX contains 1,190 residential properties, with a median of 1,240 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1928. The median TopHap Estimate is $130K.

How does Original Town South, TX compare to the rest of Taylor County?

By median home value, Original Town South, TX is the 23rd most expensive of 23 neighborhoods in Taylor County. Its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Taylor County. North College ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Original Town South, TX?

52% of homes in Original Town South, TX are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Original Town South, TX hold?

75% of mortgaged homes in Original Town South, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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