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4520 BALKIN ST

HOUSTON, TX 77021
0
Baths
3,400 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.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,112 (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.$240,544 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,544
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,212
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,544

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.13 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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.

M
Cullen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Peck Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Yates High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77021These 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.160
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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
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.29,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,985 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,937
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

4520 Balkin 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 98% of homes in Greater OST / South Union
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77021.

Living area3,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,499 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 4520 Balkin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater OST / South UnionHouston 77021Harris County
Living areabigger than3,400 ft²98% of homes94% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes19% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than196570% of homes68% of homes21% of homes

About 4520 Balkin St

When did 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX last sell?

4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX last sold on Sep 1, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX?

4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX has 3,400 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX built?

4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX?

4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX is assigned to Cullen Middle School (middle), rated C-; Peck Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Yates 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 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77021?

Among the 8,203 homes in Houston 77021, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,400 ft² against a typical 1,499 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1965 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4520 Balkin St, Houston, TX was $5,112. The county assessed it at $240,544.

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