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$775,811$277 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

5138 ACADEMY ST

HOUSTON, TX 77005
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,802 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.
2,190 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$776K
$726K low$825K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,634 (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.$648,882 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$245,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$403,602
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$579,132
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$648,882

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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 96 ft²Patio · 96 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Lamar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Pershing Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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%

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How this home compares

5138 Academy 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 93% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Houston 77005
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Greenway / Upper Kirby Area

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
$206K$4.7M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$775,811
CheaperTypical $1,758,848Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $540Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,802 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,190 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 5138 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenway / Upper Kirby AreaHouston 77005Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$775,81158% of homes12% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27741% of homes9% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,802 ft²72% of homes33% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,190 ft²10% of homes3% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than199974% of homes68% of homes61% of homes

About 5138 Academy St

How much is 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX is $775,811 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $726,276 to $825,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX last sell?

5138 Academy St, Houston, TX last sold on Jul 13, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX?

5138 Academy St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,802 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX built?

5138 Academy St, Houston, TX was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX?

5138 Academy St, Houston, TX is assigned to West University Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lamar 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 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77005?

Among the 8,147 homes in Houston 77005, it is worth more than 12% of them ($775,811 against a typical $1,758,848), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($277 against a typical $540), it is bigger than 33% of them (2,802 ft² against a typical 3,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,190 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1999 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 93% 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 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5138 Academy St, Houston, TX was $8,634. The county assessed it at $648,882.

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