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$203,161$110 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

238 KRESS ST

HOUSTON, TX 77020
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,844 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$203K
$182K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$155,870 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,591
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,279
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,870

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.14 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
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.0.19
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 · 1,176 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Eliot Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
McReynolds Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wheatley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77020These 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.119
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 100.23

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.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,823
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,454 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,451
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,020
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

238 Kress 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 83% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Houston 77020
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Denver Harbor / Port Houston
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Houston 77020
  • Older than 91% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77020

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

This home
$125K$431K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Houston 77020.

How it measures up in Houston 77020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77020.

Estimated value$203,161
CheaperTypical $232,913Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,844 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 238 Kress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDenver Harbor / Port HoustonHouston 77020Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,16137% of homes31% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1107% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,844 ft²86% of homes78% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac89% of homes93% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195082% of homes63% of homes9% of homes

About 238 Kress St

How much is 238 Kress St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Kress St, Houston, TX is $203,161 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $182,116 to $224,206. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Kress St, Houston, TX last sell?

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

How big is 238 Kress St, Houston, TX?

238 Kress St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,844 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 238 Kress St, Houston, TX built?

238 Kress St, Houston, TX was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Kress St, Houston, TX?

238 Kress St, Houston, TX is assigned to Eliot Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; McReynolds Middle School (middle), rated C+; Wheatley 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 238 Kress St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77020?

Among the 7,727 homes in Houston 77020, it is worth more than 31% of them ($203,161 against a typical $232,913), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($110 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,844 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1950 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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