Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$199,310$175 / 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 92How 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 $103,000 on May 31, 2002

5826 TIDEWATER DR

HOUSTON, TX 77085
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,138 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$199K
$183K low$216K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$103,000 · May 31, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,255 (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.$199,117 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,867
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,617
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,117

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.3 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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Primary
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 24 ft²

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

E
Hines-Caldwell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Lawson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Madison High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77085These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,736
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,554 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5826 Tidewater 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Houston 77085
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Houston 77085
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77085

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

This home
$153K$341K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Houston 77085.

How it measures up in Houston 77085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77085.

Estimated value$199,310
CheaperTypical $236,393Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,599 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 5826 Tidewater Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestHouston 77085Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,31030% of homes20% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17589% of homes88% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,138 ft²11% of homes7% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac20% of homes10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than200260% of homes64% of homes65% of homes

About 5826 Tidewater Dr

How much is 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX is $199,310 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $182,776 to $215,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX last sold on May 31, 2002 for $103,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX?

5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,138 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX built?

5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX?

5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Hines-Caldwell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lawson Middle School (middle), rated C+; Madison High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77085?

Among the 4,623 homes in Houston 77085, it is worth more than 20% of them ($199,310 against a typical $236,393), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($175 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,138 ft² against a typical 1,599 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2002 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 15% 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 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5826 Tidewater Dr, Houston, TX was $2,255. The county assessed it at $199,117.

More homes on Tidewater Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Houston 77085

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5826 Tidewater Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map