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$230,700$120 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5838 RIDGEWAY DR

HOUSTON, TX 77033
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,930 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.
1958
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.

Valuation

$231K
$214K low$248K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$230,700
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$184,560

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,022 (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.$142,206 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,184
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,022
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$136,146
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,206

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.19 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.0.18
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.Neighborhood

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

E
Alcott Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Attucks Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Sterling High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77033These 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.127
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 100.22

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.5.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,432
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,002 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,641
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

5838 Ridgeway 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 more than 86% of homes in South Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in South Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in South Park
  • Older than 86% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77033

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

This home
$103K$310K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Houston 77033.

How it measures up in Houston 77033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77033.

Estimated value$230,700
CheaperTypical $189,362Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 5838 Ridgeway Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth ParkHouston 77033Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,70086% of homes82% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12016% of homes16% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,930 ft²93% of homes90% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac87% of homes83% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195880% of homes75% of homes14% of homes

About 5838 Ridgeway Dr

How much is 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX is $230,700 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $213,766 to $247,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX?

5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,930 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX built?

5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX?

5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Alcott Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Attucks Middle School (middle), rated C+; Sterling 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 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77033?

Among the 9,402 homes in Houston 77033, it is worth more than 82% of them ($230,700 against a typical $189,362), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($120 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 90% of them (1,930 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1958 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 28% 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 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5838 Ridgeway Dr, Houston, TX was $3,022. The county assessed it at $142,206.

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