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$185,587$136 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5226 RIDGEWEST ST

HOUSTON, TX 77053
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,363 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.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$186K
$176K low$195K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$185,587
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$148,470

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$157 (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.$171,472 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,901
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,472
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,101

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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.Conventional
CountyFort Bend
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
Elementary · Grades EE–1 · 0.2 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Willowridge High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Fort Bend Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77053These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,202
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,677 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,203
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5226 Ridgewest 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 97% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Fort Bend County

What homes are worth in Houston 77053

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

This home
$115K$300K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Houston 77053.

How it measures up in Houston 77053

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77053.

Estimated value$185,587
CheaperTypical $201,044Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5226 Ridgewest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Bend HoustonHouston 77053Fort Bend County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,58724% of homes32% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13652% of homes41% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,363 ft²34% of homes51% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac51% of homes67% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197110% of homes23% of homes4% of homes

About 5226 Ridgewest St

How much is 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX is $185,587 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $175,798 to $195,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX?

5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,363 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX built?

5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX?

5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX is assigned to Ridgemont Early Literacy Center (elementary); McAuliffe Middle School (middle), rated D+; Willowridge High School (high), rated D. All sit in Fort Bend Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77053?

Among the 9,809 homes in Houston 77053, it is worth more than 32% of them ($185,587 against a typical $201,044), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($136 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,363 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1971 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Fort Bend County, it is worth more than 3% 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 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5226 Ridgewest St, Houston, TX was $157. The county assessed it at $171,472.

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