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$415,886$166 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $7,840 on Oct 22, 2007

261 RIVER FOREST DR

BASTROP, TX 78602
0
Baths
2,506 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.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$416K
$378K low$454K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,840 · Oct 22, 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.$415,886
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$332,709

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,148 (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.$362,356 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,951
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,405
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$384,883
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,356

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBASTROP
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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, 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.Porch · 139 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.

E
Emile Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Bastrop High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Riverside Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 10.0 mi

District: Bastrop Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78602These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
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.39,609
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.212 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,365
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

261 River Forest Dr 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 68% of homes in Bastrop 78602
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Bastrop 78602
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Bastrop County

What homes are worth in Bastrop 78602

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

This home
$145K$873K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Bastrop 78602.

How it measures up in Bastrop 78602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bastrop 78602.

Estimated value$415,886
CheaperTypical $361,840Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 261 River Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBastrop 78602Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$415,88668% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16615% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,506 ft²85% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac50% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than200954% of homes60% of homes

About 261 River Forest Dr

How much is 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX is $415,886 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $377,879 to $453,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX last sell?

261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX last sold on Oct 22, 2007 for $7,840, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX?

261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX has 2,506 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX built?

261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX?

261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX is assigned to Emile Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Bastrop High School (high), rated B-; Riverside Middle School (middle). All sit in Bastrop Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX compare to other homes in Bastrop 78602?

Among the 15,739 homes in Bastrop 78602, it is worth more than 68% of them ($415,886 against a typical $361,840), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($166 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,506 ft² against a typical 1,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (2009 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 67% 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 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 River Forest Dr, Bastrop, TX was $6,148. The county assessed it at $362,356.

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