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$487,760$339 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

142 HOWARD AVE

SURFSIDE BEACH, TX 77541
1
Baths
1,440 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.
3,594 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$488K
$456K low$519K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,062 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$526,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$435,070
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$537,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,720

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.56 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.100%

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 Residential
CountyBrazoria
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 405 ft²Patio · 1,183 ft²Porch · 240 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
Freeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.6 mi
H
Brazosport High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
Freeport Intermediate SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Brazosport Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77541These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.122
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,068
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.93 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,721
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,176
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°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

142 Howard Ave 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 90% of homes in Freeport 77541
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Brazoria County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Brazoria County
  • Among the smallest lots in Brazoria County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Freeport 77541

What homes are worth in Freeport 77541

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

This home
$90K$759K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Freeport 77541.

How it measures up in Freeport 77541

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeport 77541.

Estimated value$487,760
CheaperTypical $197,065Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$339
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size3,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 142 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 77541Brazoria County
Estimated valuepricier than$487,76090% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33988% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²62% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,594 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than200581% of homes63% of homes

About 142 Howard Ave

How much is 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX is $487,760 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $456,454 to $519,066. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX last sell?

142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX last sold on Jan 27, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX?

142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX has 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX built?

142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX?

142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX is assigned to Freeport Elementary School (elementary); Brazosport High School (high), rated C-; Freeport Intermediate School (middle), rated D. All sit in Brazosport Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX compare to other homes in Freeport 77541?

Among the 7,569 homes in Freeport 77541, it is worth more than 90% of them ($487,760 against a typical $197,065), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($339 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,594 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2005 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Brazoria County, it is worth more than 84% 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 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 142 Howard Ave, Surfside Beach, TX was $10,062. The county assessed it at $526,720.

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