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$308,203$124 / 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 96How 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

15826 BIRCH RIVER DR

HOUSTON, TX 77082
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,484 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$308K
$295K low$321K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,298 (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.$278,392 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,367
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,469
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,392

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.0.19
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.Patio · 308 ft²Porch · 399 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Rees Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Albright Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Taylor High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Alief Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77082These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,168 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,324
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,016
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

15826 Birch River 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 more than 67% of homes in Houston 77082
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Houston 77082
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Houston 77082
  • Older than 82% of homes in Houston 77082

What homes are worth in Houston 77082

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

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$121K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Houston 77082.

How it measures up in Houston 77082

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77082.

Estimated value$308,203
CheaperTypical $273,525Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,000 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 15826 Birch River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77082Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$308,20367% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12426% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,484 ft²73% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac82% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than198018% of homes40% of homes

About 15826 Birch River Dr

How much is 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX is $308,203 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $295,312 to $321,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Oct 19, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX?

15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,484 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX built?

15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX?

15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Rees Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Albright Middle School (middle), rated B-; Taylor High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alief Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77082?

Among the 10,915 homes in Houston 77082, it is worth more than 67% of them ($308,203 against a typical $273,525), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($124 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,484 ft² against a typical 2,000 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1980 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 57% 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 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15826 Birch River Dr, Houston, TX was $6,298. The county assessed it at $278,392.

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