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$394,551$104 / 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 69How 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 $96,000 on Sep 16, 1998

5242 S ACRES DR

HOUSTON, TX 77048
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,799 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$395K
$272K low$517K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$96,000 · Sep 16, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,228 (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.$1,243,258 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,089,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,258
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,283,396
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,243,258

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.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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
CountyHARRIS
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 200 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
Codwell Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Thomas Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Sterling High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77048These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.93%
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.24%
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.21,479
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,887 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,611
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,047
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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 S Acres Dr 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in South Acres / Crestmont Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Houston 77048
  • Among the largest homes in South Acres / Crestmont Park
  • Among the largest lots in South Acres / Crestmont Park
  • Older than 90% of homes in Houston 77048

What homes are worth in Houston 77048

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

This home
$148K$382K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Houston 77048.

How it measures up in Houston 77048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77048.

Estimated value$394,551
CheaperTypical $216,100Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,799 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 5242 S Acres Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Acres / Crestmont ParkHouston 77048Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,551almost all homes98% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1046% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,799 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than196016% of homes10% of homes17% of homes

About 5242 S Acres Dr

How much is 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX is $394,551 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $271,916 to $517,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Sep 16, 1998 for $96,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX?

5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,799 square feet of living space.

When was 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX built?

5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX?

5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Codwell Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Thomas Middle School (middle), rated F; Sterling 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 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77048?

Among the 8,062 homes in Houston 77048, it is worth more than 98% of them ($394,551 against a typical $216,100), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($104 against a typical $139), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,799 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (5 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1960 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 74% 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 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 S Acres Dr, Houston, TX was $8,228. The county assessed it at $1,243,258.

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