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$208,022$142 / 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 91How 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

5502 STARLING ST

HOUSTON, TX 77017
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,464 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$208K
$190K low$226K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$149,472 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,972
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,472

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.17 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal Frame (Unspecified)
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.Patio · 200 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

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

E
Patterson Literature Magnet SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Chavez High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Stevenson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77017These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.34,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,311
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

5502 Starling 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 81% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Meadowbrook / Allendale
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77017

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

This home
$56K$367K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Houston 77017.

How it measures up in Houston 77017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77017.

Estimated value$208,022
CheaperTypical $214,952Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 5502 Starling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeadowbrook / AllendaleHouston 77017Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,02241% of homes44% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14230% of homes39% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,464 ft²62% of homes60% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac50% of homes41% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than195030% of homes36% of homes9% of homes

About 5502 Starling St

How much is 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX is $208,022 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,900 to $226,144. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX last sell?

5502 Starling St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX?

5502 Starling St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,464 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX built?

5502 Starling St, Houston, TX was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX?

5502 Starling St, Houston, TX is assigned to Patterson Literature Magnet School (elementary), rated B+; Chavez High School (high), rated C-; Stevenson Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5502 Starling St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77017?

Among the 7,337 homes in Houston 77017, it is worth more than 44% of them ($208,022 against a typical $214,952), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($142 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,464 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1950 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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