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$688,142$524 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1140 DOROTHY ST

HOUSTON, TX 77008
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,312 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$688K
$654K low$722K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,664 (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.$700,918 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,918
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$614,099
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$700,918

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyHARRIS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 72 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Love Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Reagan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Hogg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77008These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$191,716
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1140 Dorothy St 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 91% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Houston 77008
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77008

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

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$329K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Houston 77008.

How it measures up in Houston 77008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77008.

Estimated value$688,142
CheaperTypical $621,304Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$524
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,190 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1140 Dorothy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77008Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,14255% of homes60% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52490% of homes92% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²18% of homes11% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac69% of homes61% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than193031% of homes16% of homes2% of homes

About 1140 Dorothy St

How much is 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX is $688,142 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $654,494 to $721,790. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX last sell?

1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX last sold on Oct 22, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX built?

1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX is assigned to Love Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Reagan High School (high), rated B+; Hogg Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77008?

Among the 14,789 homes in Houston 77008, it is worth more than 60% of them ($688,142 against a typical $621,304), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($524 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 2,190 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1930 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 91% 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 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1140 Dorothy St, Houston, TX was $14,664. The county assessed it at $700,918.

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