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$195,940$191 / 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 90How 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

5236 LOTUS ST

HOUSTON, TX 77045
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,024 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.
0.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$196K
$176K low$216K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,106 (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.$146,136 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,111
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,136
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,136

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.14 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.Bungalow
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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.81
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
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 · 90 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 · 1.6 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

5236 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 85% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Houston 77045
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Among the largest lots in Central Southwest
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$152K$399K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$195,940
CheaperTypical $211,044Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.81 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5236 Lotus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestHouston 77045Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,94027% of homes34% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19197% of homes98% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²5% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.81 acalmost all homes98% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than1940almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 5236 Lotus St

How much is 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX is $195,940 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $176,158 to $215,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX last sell?

5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX last sold on Jul 13, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 0.81-acre lot.

When was 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX built?

5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

5236 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 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77045?

Among the 9,677 homes in Houston 77045, it is worth more than 34% of them ($195,940 against a typical $211,044), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($191 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.81 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1940 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 15% 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 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5236 Lotus St, Houston, TX was $3,106. The county assessed it at $146,136.

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