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2042 LEXINGTON ST

HOUSTON, TX 77098
1
Beds
5
Baths
7,576 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
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.$15,563 (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.$774,134 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$562,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,634
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$732,288
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$774,134

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.25 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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.Alley/Corner

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Lanier Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 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

2042 Lexington 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Montrose
  • Among the oldest 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 area7,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,465 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 2042 Lexington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontroseHouston 77098Harris County
Living areabigger than7,576 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac78% of homes72% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than19237% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 2042 Lexington St

When did 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX last sell?

2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX last sold on Apr 2, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX?

2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX has 1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,576 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX built?

2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX?

2042 Lexington St, 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 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77098?

Among the 3,610 homes in Houston 77098, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,576 ft² against a typical 2,465 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1923 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2042 Lexington St, Houston, TX was $15,563. The county assessed it at $774,134.

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