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$109,663$170 / 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 82How 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
Last sold for $8,500 on Mar 31, 2004

5217 FIRNAT ST

HOUSTON, TX 77016
1
Beds
1
Baths
644 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$110K
$90K low$130K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Mar 31, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,139 (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.$100,115 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,615
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,664
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,115

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.Bungalow
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 184 ft²

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
Shadydale Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Forest Brook Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
North Forest High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77016These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.31,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,193 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,492
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,698
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

5217 Firnat 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 less than 98% of homes in Houston 77016
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Houston 77016
  • Among the smallest homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Houston 77016
  • Among the oldest homes in Houston 77016

What homes are worth in Houston 77016

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

This home
$105K$308K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Houston 77016.

How it measures up in Houston 77016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77016.

Estimated value$109,663
CheaperTypical $178,239Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5217 Firnat St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston GardensHouston 77016Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$109,6635% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17083% of homes90% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than644 ft²3% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac52% of homes72% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than19364% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes

About 5217 Firnat St

How much is 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX is $109,663 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,809 to $129,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX last sell?

5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX last sold on Mar 31, 2004 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX?

5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 644 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX built?

5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX?

5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX is assigned to Shadydale Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Forest Brook Middle School (middle), rated D-; North Forest High School (high), rated F. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77016?

Among the 11,663 homes in Houston 77016, it is worth more than 2% of them ($109,663 against a typical $178,239), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($170 against a typical $134), it is bigger than almost none of them (644 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1936 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 2% 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 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 Firnat St, Houston, TX was $2,139. The county assessed it at $100,115.

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