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$533,966$330 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

256 E 5TH ST

HOUSTON, TX 77007
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,619 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.
1,801 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$534K
$501K low$567K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,100 (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.$465,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$459,328
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$465,000

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.Townhouse
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Apt/Condo Complex
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 36 ft²

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

E
Harvard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Hogg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Reagan High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77007These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,712
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,015 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,495
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$174,007
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

256 E 5th 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 more than 86% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Houston 77007
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Houston 77007

What homes are worth in Houston 77007

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

This home
$299K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Houston 77007.

How it measures up in Houston 77007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77007.

Estimated value$533,966
CheaperTypical $509,626Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1,801 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 256 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77007Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$533,96635% of homes56% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33049% of homes80% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,619 ft²29% of homes15% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,801 ft²13% of homes31% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than198343% of homes16% of homes47% of homes

About 256 E 5th St

How much is 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX is $533,966 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $501,415 to $566,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX last sell?

256 E 5th St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX?

256 E 5th St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,619 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX built?

256 E 5th St, Houston, TX was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX?

256 E 5th St, Houston, TX is assigned to Harvard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Hogg Middle School (middle), rated A; Reagan 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 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77007?

Among the 14,935 homes in Houston 77007, it is worth more than 56% of them ($533,966 against a typical $509,626), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($330 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,619 ft² against a typical 2,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1,801 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1983 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 86% 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 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX was $1,100. The county assessed it at $465,000.

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