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$249,549$307 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

1405 JAMES ST

HOUSTON, TX 77009
2
Beds
1
Baths
814 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$250K
$226K low$273K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$61 (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.$236,876 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$172,754
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,122
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$238,529
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,876

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.0.09
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.Yes
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 · 20 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Marshall Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Sherman Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Davis High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77009These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,666
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,143
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,949
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

1405 James 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 less than 91% of homes in Houston 77009
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Harris County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Near Northside

What homes are worth in Houston 77009

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

This home
$189K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Houston 77009.

How it measures up in Houston 77009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77009.

Estimated value$249,549
CheaperTypical $430,502Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $282Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area814 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 1405 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear NorthsideHouston 77009Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,54918% of homes9% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30785% of homes58% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than814 ft²4% of homes4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²18% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than197879% of homes71% of homes36% of homes

About 1405 James St

How much is 1405 James St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1405 James St, Houston, TX is $249,549 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $225,851 to $273,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1405 James St, Houston, TX last sell?

1405 James St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1405 James St, Houston, TX?

1405 James St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 814 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1405 James St, Houston, TX built?

1405 James St, Houston, TX was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1405 James St, Houston, TX?

1405 James St, Houston, TX is assigned to Marshall Middle School (middle), rated B+; Sherman Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Davis 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 1405 James St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77009?

Among the 12,958 homes in Houston 77009, it is worth more than 9% of them ($249,549 against a typical $430,502), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($307 against a typical $282), it is bigger than 4% of them (814 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1978 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 35% 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 1405 James St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1405 James St, Houston, TX was $61. The county assessed it at $236,876.

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