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$139,881$155 / 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

309 S 78TH ST

HOUSTON, TX 77012
2
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
1,650 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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.

Valuation

$140K
$131K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$705 (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.$80,721 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,921
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,868
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,721

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.Bungalow
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.Brick
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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

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
Gallegos Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Edison Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Milby High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77012These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.19,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,986 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,966
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,774
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

309 S 78th 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 96% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the smallest lots in Houston 77012
  • Older than 95% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77012

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

This home
$70K$340K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Houston 77012.

How it measures up in Houston 77012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77012.

Estimated value$139,881
CheaperTypical $194,149Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 309 S 78th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77012Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,88110% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15551% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²17% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,650 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194562% of homes5% of homes

About 309 S 78th St

How much is 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX is $139,881 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $131,375 to $148,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX last sell?

309 S 78th St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX?

309 S 78th St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX built?

309 S 78th St, Houston, TX was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX?

309 S 78th St, Houston, TX is assigned to Gallegos Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Edison Middle School (middle), rated C-; Milby High School (high), rated D. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77012?

Among the 3,836 homes in Houston 77012, it is worth more than 10% of them ($139,881 against a typical $194,149), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($155 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 17% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1945 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 4% 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 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 S 78th St, Houston, TX was $705. The county assessed it at $80,721.

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