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$186,991$145 / 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 91How 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 $59,001 on Oct 10, 1996

5218 LOTUS ST

HOUSTON, TX 77045
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,292 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$187K
$170K low$204K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$59,001 · Oct 10, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,335 (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.$210,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$133,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,000

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.17 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
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.Porch · 256 ft²

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

M
Lawson Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Grissom Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Madison High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77045These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,025 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,196
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,810
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

5218 Lotus 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 88% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the largest lots in Central Southwest
  • Older than 95% of homes in Central Southwest

What homes are worth in Houston 77045

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

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$152K$399K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Houston 77045.

How it measures up in Houston 77045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77045.

Estimated value$186,991
CheaperTypical $211,044Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 5218 Lotus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestHouston 77045Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,99119% of homes23% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14550% of homes54% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²27% of homes26% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 acalmost all homesalmost all homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19565% of homes6% of homes13% of homes

About 5218 Lotus St

How much is 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX is $186,991 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $169,757 to $204,225. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX last sell?

5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX last sold on Oct 10, 1996 for $59,001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,292 square feet of living space.

When was 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX built?

5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX is assigned to Lawson Middle School (middle), rated D+; Grissom Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Madison 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 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77045?

Among the 9,677 homes in Houston 77045, it is worth more than 23% of them ($186,991 against a typical $211,044), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($145 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1956 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 12% 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 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5218 Lotus St, Houston, TX was $1,335. The county assessed it at $210,000.

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