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$283,105$297 / 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 82How 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

1609 COMMON ST

HOUSTON, TX 77009
2
Beds
1
Baths
952 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.
2,109 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$283K
$232K low$334K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,748 (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.$129,311 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,828
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,483
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,311

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 72 ft²

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

E
Sherman Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Marshall Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Davis High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

1609 Common 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 84% of homes in Houston 77009
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Harris County

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 16% 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$283,105
CheaperTypical $430,995Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $283Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size2,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1609 Common St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear NorthsideHouston 77009Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,10529% of homes16% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29782% of homes55% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²11% of homes10% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,109 ft²6% of homes7% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193021% of homes35% of homes2% of homes

About 1609 Common St

How much is 1609 Common St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 Common St, Houston, TX is $283,105 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $232,001 to $334,209. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 Common St, Houston, TX last sell?

1609 Common St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 Common St, Houston, TX?

1609 Common St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 952 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1609 Common St, Houston, TX built?

1609 Common St, Houston, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 1609 Common St, Houston, TX?

1609 Common St, Houston, TX is assigned to Sherman Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Marshall Middle School (middle), 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 1609 Common St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77009?

Among the 12,958 homes in Houston 77009, it is worth more than 16% of them ($283,105 against a typical $430,995), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($297 against a typical $283), it is bigger than 10% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,109 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 49% 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 1609 Common St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Common St, Houston, TX was $2,748. The county assessed it at $129,311.

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