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5142 CORTELYOU LN

HOUSTON, TX 77021
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,561 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,160 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,640

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.26 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.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Porch · 1,727 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Peck Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Cullen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Yates High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

5142 Cortelyou Ln 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Greater OST / South Union
  • Older than 91% 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 area1,561 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,501 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 5142 Cortelyou Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater OST / South UnionHouston 77021Harris County
Living areabigger than1,561 ft²64% of homes54% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac86% of homes80% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195050% of homes49% of homes9% of homes

About 5142 Cortelyou Ln

When did 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX last sell?

5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX?

5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,561 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX built?

5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX?

5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX is assigned to Peck Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Cullen Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77021?

Among the 8,376 homes in Houston 77021, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,561 ft² against a typical 1,501 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1950 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 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5142 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX was $2,160.

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