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$704,240$534 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $1,388,520 on Mar 18, 2025

1229 PRINCE ST

HOUSTON, TX 77008
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,318 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.
1940
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

$704K
$684K low$725K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,388,520 · Mar 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$576 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$509,963
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,963

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.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
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.Porch · 50 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
Love Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Hamilton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Waltrip High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

1229 Prince 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 92% 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 bigger lot than 76% of homes in Greater Heights / Houston Heights
  • Older than 96% 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.

This home
$321K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 63% 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$704,240
CheaperTypical $610,201Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$534
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,195 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1229 Prince St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77008Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$704,24059% of homes63% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53491% of homes93% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,318 ft²18% of homes11% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac76% of homes65% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than194037% of homes20% of homes4% of homes

About 1229 Prince St

How much is 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX is $704,240 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $683,705 to $724,775. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX last sell?

1229 Prince St, Houston, TX last sold on Mar 18, 2025 for $1,388,520, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX?

1229 Prince St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,318 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX built?

1229 Prince St, Houston, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX?

1229 Prince St, Houston, TX is assigned to Love Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated B; Waltrip High School (high), rated D. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77008?

Among the 14,910 homes in Houston 77008, it is worth more than 63% of them ($704,240 against a typical $610,201), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($534 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,318 ft² against a typical 2,195 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1940 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 92% 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 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 Prince St, Houston, TX was $576.

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