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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $249,375 on Mar 31, 2026

308 JAMES ST

HOUSTON, TX 77009
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,866 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$249,375 · Mar 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,981 (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.$234,353 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,275
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,078
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,353
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,353

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.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 190 ft²

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

E
Ketelsen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Davis High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Marshall Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77009These 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.145
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 100.19

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,666
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,143
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,949
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

308 James 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Near Northside
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the oldest homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77009.

Living area1,866 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 308 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear NorthsideHouston 77009Harris County
Living areabigger than1,866 ft²75% of homes66% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac26% of homes27% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19104% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes

About 308 James St

When did 308 James St, Houston, TX last sell?

308 James St, Houston, TX last sold on Mar 31, 2026 for $249,375, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 308 James St, Houston, TX?

308 James St, Houston, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,866 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 308 James St, Houston, TX built?

308 James St, Houston, TX was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 308 James St, Houston, TX?

308 James St, Houston, TX is assigned to Ketelsen Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Davis High School (high), rated C+; Marshall Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 308 James St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77009?

Among the 12,958 homes in Houston 77009, it is bigger than 66% of them (1,866 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 308 James St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 308 James St, Houston, TX was $4,981. The county assessed it at $234,353.

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