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$621,175$502 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

4981 LAUREL ST

BELLAIRE, TX 77401
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,238 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$621K
$573K low$669K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,886 (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.$500,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$467,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$500,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,000

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Garage, Detached
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
Condit Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Bellaire High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Pershing Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77401These 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.42
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.2.6%
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.19,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$248,094
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

4981 Laurel 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 89% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Bellaire 77401
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Bellaire 77401
  • Among the oldest homes in Bellaire 77401

What homes are worth in Bellaire 77401

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

This home
$324K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Bellaire 77401.

How it measures up in Bellaire 77401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bellaire 77401.

Estimated value$621,175
CheaperTypical $1,130,713Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$502
CheaperTypical $316Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,238 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,697 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 4981 Laurel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellaire 77401Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$621,17515% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50295% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,238 ft²3% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac30% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than1940almost no homes4% of homes

About 4981 Laurel St

How much is 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX is $621,175 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $573,483 to $668,867. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX last sell?

4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX?

4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,238 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX built?

4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX?

4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX is assigned to Condit Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Bellaire High School (high), rated B; Pershing 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 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX compare to other homes in Bellaire 77401?

Among the 6,211 homes in Bellaire 77401, it is worth more than 15% of them ($621,175 against a typical $1,130,713), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($502 against a typical $316), it is bigger than 3% of them (1,238 ft² against a typical 3,697 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1940 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 89% 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 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4981 Laurel St, Bellaire, TX was $1,886. The county assessed it at $500,000.

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