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$890,967$838 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

4144 RICE BLVD

HOUSTON, TX 77005
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,063 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$891K
$816K low$966K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$240,967
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$192,774
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.71%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$650,000
ORIGIN BK · recorded Nov 26, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,941 (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.$1,312,175 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,312,075
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,227,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,312,175

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
West University Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Pershing Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Lamar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77005These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,389
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$196,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$281,359
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4144 Rice Blvd 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 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Harris County
  • Among the smallest homes in West University Place
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in West University Place
  • Older than 94% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77005

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

This home
$202K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Houston 77005.

How it measures up in Houston 77005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77005.

Estimated value$890,967
CheaperTypical $1,672,084Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$838
CheaperTypical $519Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,063 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,357 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 4144 Rice Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest University PlaceHouston 77005Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$890,9679% of homes15% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83897% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,063 ft²almost no homes3% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac88% of homes82% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than194622% of homes25% of homes6% of homes

About 4144 Rice Blvd

How much is 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX is $890,967 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $816,403 to $965,531. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX last sell?

4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX last sold on Dec 21, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX?

4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,063 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX built?

4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.

What schools serve 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX?

4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX is assigned to West University Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Pershing Middle School (middle), rated B+; Lamar High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77005?

Among the 8,137 homes in Houston 77005, it is worth more than 15% of them ($890,967 against a typical $1,672,084), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($838 against a typical $519), it is bigger than 3% of them (1,063 ft² against a typical 3,357 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1946 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 94% 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 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4144 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX was $18,941. The county assessed it at $1,312,175.

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