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$259,380$145 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1830 MELODY LN

RICHMOND, TX 77406
2
Baths
1,784 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$259K
$230K low$289K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$77,757
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$62,206
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$181,623
AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD · recorded Jun 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$240 (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.$196,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,100

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.Conventional
CountyFort Bend
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Patio · 48 ft²Porch · 168 ft²Greenhouse

Transaction History(4)

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
Austin Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Briscoe Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Foster High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77406These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.70,172
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1830 Melody Ln 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 95% of homes in Richmond 77406
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Richmond 77406
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Richmond 77406
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Richmond 77406

What homes are worth in Richmond 77406

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

This home
$223K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Richmond 77406.

How it measures up in Richmond 77406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 77406.

Estimated value$259,380
CheaperTypical $433,975Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2012Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1830 Melody Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 77406Fort Bend County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,3805% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14518% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,784 ft²10% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac90% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19752% of homes7% of homes

About 1830 Melody Ln

How much is 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX is $259,380 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $229,914 to $288,846. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX?

1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,784 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX built?

1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX?

1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX is assigned to Austin Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Briscoe Junior High School (middle), rated A; Foster High School (high), rated A. All sit in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX compare to other homes in Richmond 77406?

Among the 24,027 homes in Richmond 77406, it is worth more than 5% of them ($259,380 against a typical $433,975), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($145 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,784 ft² against a typical 2,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1975 against a typical 2012). Measured against all of Fort Bend County, it is worth more than 15% 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 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1830 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX was $240. The county assessed it at $196,100.

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