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$1,327,685$330 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

538 CHELSEA ST

BELLAIRE, TX 77401
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,021 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,828 (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.$1,231,116 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$549,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$681,276
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,194,955
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,231,116

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 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.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
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 · 188 ft²

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

E
Condit Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Bellaire High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Pershing Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77401These 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.42
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
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.19,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,103
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$248,094
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

538 Chelsea 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 97% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Bellaire 77401

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

This home
$329K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Bellaire 77401.

How it measures up in Bellaire 77401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bellaire 77401.

Estimated value$1,327,685
CheaperTypical $1,165,112Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $334Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area4,021 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,689 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 538 Chelsea St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellaire 77401Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,327,68563% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33047% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than4,021 ft²59% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac41% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than199342% of homes54% of homes

About 538 Chelsea St

How much is 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX is $1,327,685 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,245,434 to $1,409,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX last sell?

538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX?

538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,021 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX built?

538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX?

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

How does 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX compare to other homes in Bellaire 77401?

Among the 6,223 homes in Bellaire 77401, it is worth more than 63% of them ($1,327,685 against a typical $1,165,112), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($330 against a typical $334), it is bigger than 59% of them (4,021 ft² against a typical 3,689 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1993 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 97% 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 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX was $12,828. The county assessed it at $1,231,116.

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