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$230,794$153 / 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 95How 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

215 EMPRESS DR

HOUSTON, TX 77034
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,506 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$231K
$220K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$98 (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.$200,739 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,512
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,227
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,066
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$200,739

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
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.0.18
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
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.Deck · 891 ft²Patio · 891 ft²Porch · 205 ft²

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

H
South Houston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Pearl Hall Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
V. W. Miller Intermediate SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Pasadena Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77034These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.40,403
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,062 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,572
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

215 Empress 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 less than 73% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Houston 77034
  • Older than 83% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77034

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

This home
$151K$333K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Houston 77034.

How it measures up in Houston 77034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77034.

Estimated value$230,794
CheaperTypical $232,681Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,538 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 215 Empress Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgebrook AreaHouston 77034Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,79459% of homes48% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15349% of homes56% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,506 ft²55% of homes46% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac80% of homes83% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than196076% of homes49% of homes17% of homes

About 215 Empress Dr

How much is 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX is $230,794 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $219,637 to $241,951. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX?

215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,506 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX built?

215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX?

215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to South Houston High School (high), rated D; Pearl Hall Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; V. W. Miller Intermediate School (middle), rated B. All sit in Pasadena Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77034?

Among the 7,277 homes in Houston 77034, it is worth more than 48% of them ($230,794 against a typical $232,681), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($153 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,506 ft² against a typical 1,538 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1960 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 27% 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 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Empress Dr, Houston, TX was $98. The county assessed it at $200,739.

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