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$201,005$110 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

5242 COSBY ST

HOUSTON, TX 77021
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,825 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$201K
$181K low$221K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,315 (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.$156,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,482
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,518
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,808
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,000

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.16 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.2013
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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 · 120 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Hartsfield Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Cullen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Yates High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

5242 Cosby 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 84% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Greater OST / South Union
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Greater OST / South Union
  • Older than 94% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77021

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

This home
$113K$890K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Houston 77021.

How it measures up in Houston 77021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77021.

Estimated value$201,005
CheaperTypical $209,072Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,825 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 5242 Cosby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater OST / South UnionHouston 77021Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,00558% of homes46% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11011% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,825 ft²80% of homes68% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac77% of homes71% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than194926% of homes28% of homes6% of homes

About 5242 Cosby St

How much is 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX is $201,005 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $180,566 to $221,444. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX last sell?

5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX last sold on Dec 2, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX?

5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,825 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX built?

5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX?

5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX is assigned to Hartsfield Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77021?

Among the 8,203 homes in Houston 77021, it is worth more than 46% of them ($201,005 against a typical $209,072), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($110 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,825 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1949 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 16% 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 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Cosby St, Houston, TX was $3,315. The county assessed it at $156,000.

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