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$912,054$682 / 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 77How 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

525 MERRILL ST

HOUSTON, TX 77009
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,337 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$912K
$701K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,989 (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.$677,646 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$654,304
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,342
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$651,677
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$677,646

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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Deck · 240 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Travis Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Hogg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reagan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77009These 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.145
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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,666
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,143
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,949
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

525 Merrill 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 more than 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Houston 77009
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Greater Heights / Houston Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77009

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

This home
$181K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Houston 77009.

How it measures up in Houston 77009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77009.

Estimated value$912,054
CheaperTypical $421,032Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$682
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,337 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 525 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77009Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$912,05477% of homes90% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68298% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,337 ft²18% of homes36% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac69% of homes71% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193031% of homes35% of homes2% of homes

About 525 Merrill St

How much is 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX is $912,054 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $700,577 to $1,123,531. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX last sell?

525 Merrill St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX?

525 Merrill St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,337 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX built?

525 Merrill St, Houston, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX?

525 Merrill St, Houston, TX is assigned to Travis Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Hogg Middle School (middle), rated A; Reagan High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77009?

Among the 13,096 homes in Houston 77009, it is worth more than 90% of them ($912,054 against a typical $421,032), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($682 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,337 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 94% 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 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Merrill St, Houston, TX was $2,989. The county assessed it at $677,646.

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