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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $149,400 on Jun 8, 2021

13231 BENFORD DR

HOUSTON, TX 77083
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,411 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,400 · Jun 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,590 (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.$185,433 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,575
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,858
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$185,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,433

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 35 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
Hicks Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–4 · 0.9 mi
H
Kerr High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Albright Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Alief Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77083These 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.59
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 100.23

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.81,497
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,888 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,563
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,098
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

13231 Benford 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.

  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Houston 77083
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Houston 77083

How it measures up in Houston 77083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77083.

Living area1,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,916 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 13231 Benford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77083Harris County
Living areabigger than1,411 ft²15% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198127% of homes42% of homes

About 13231 Benford Dr

When did 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Jun 8, 2021 for $149,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX?

13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,411 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX built?

13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX?

13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Hicks Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Kerr High School (high), rated A+; Albright Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Alief Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77083?

Among the 19,099 homes in Houston 77083, it is bigger than 15% of them (1,411 ft² against a typical 1,916 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1981 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 13231 Benford Dr, Houston, TX was $2,590. The county assessed it at $185,433.

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