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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

1947 RICHMOND AVE

HOUSTON, TX 77098
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,820 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,702 (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.$597,682 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$534,854
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,828
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$564,382
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$597,682

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.19 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 60 ft²

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

E
Poe Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Lanier Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lamar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77098These 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.156
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 100.17

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,968 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,347
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,053
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

1947 Richmond 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77098.

Living area2,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 1947 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontroseHouston 77098Harris County
Living areabigger than2,820 ft²66% of homes62% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac59% of homes39% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194025% of homes26% of homes4% of homes

About 1947 Richmond Ave

When did 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX last sell?

1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX last sold on May 29, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX?

1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,820 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX built?

1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX?

1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX is assigned to Poe Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lanier Middle School (middle), rated A+; Lamar High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77098?

Among the 3,608 homes in Houston 77098, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,820 ft² against a typical 2,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1940 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1947 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX was $12,702. The county assessed it at $597,682.

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