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$265,591$151 / 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 94How 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 $237,500 on Apr 9, 2019

12838 WESTELLA DR

HOUSTON, TX 77077
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,759 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$266K
$251K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$237,500 · Apr 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,283 (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.$279,526 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,675
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,851
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,949
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,526

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.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 224 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Daily Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
M
West Briar Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Westside High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77077These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.65,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,028 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,284
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,710
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

12838 Westella 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 less than 83% of homes in Houston 77077
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Houston 77077
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Houston 77077
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Houston 77077
  • Older than 94% of homes in Houston 77077

What homes are worth in Houston 77077

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

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$92K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Houston 77077.

How it measures up in Houston 77077

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77077.

Estimated value$265,591
CheaperTypical $394,605Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,759 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,313 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 12838 Westella Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77077Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,59117% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15128% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,759 ft²20% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac32% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than19696% of homes23% of homes

About 12838 Westella Dr

How much is 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX is $265,591 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $250,811 to $280,371. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Apr 9, 2019 for $237,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX?

12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,759 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX built?

12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX?

12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Daily Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; West Briar Middle School (middle), rated B-; Westside High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77077?

Among the 12,229 homes in Houston 77077, it is worth more than 17% of them ($265,591 against a typical $394,605), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($151 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,759 ft² against a typical 2,313 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1969 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 42% 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 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12838 Westella Dr, Houston, TX was $3,283. The county assessed it at $279,526.

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