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5502 TALLOW LN

HOUSTON, TX 77021
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,169 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.
2,175 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4 (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.$53,415 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,579
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,836
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,726
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,415

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.0.05
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

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

5502 Tallow Ln 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77021

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

Living area1,169 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 5502 Tallow Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater OST / South UnionHouston 77021Harris County
Living areabigger than1,169 ft²29% of homes24% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,175 ft²6% of homes8% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195868% of homes66% of homes14% of homes

About 5502 Tallow Ln

When did 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX last sell?

5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX last sold on Mar 8, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX?

5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,169 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX built?

5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a traditional/old home.

How does 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77021?

Among the 8,376 homes in Houston 77021, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,169 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1958 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5502 Tallow Ln, Houston, TX was $4. The county assessed it at $53,415.

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