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$2,544,909
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 88How 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

6420 RUTGERS AVE

HOUSTON, TX 77005
0
Baths
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.5M
$2.2M low$2.9M 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.$2,544,909
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$2,035,927

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,012 (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.$1,631,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,631,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,631,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,631,250

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.22 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
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
West University Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Pershing Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Lamar High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77005These 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.62
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 100.24

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.3.5%
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.28,389
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,522 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$196,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$281,359
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%

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

6420 Rutgers Ave 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in West University Place
  • Older than 97% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77005

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

This home
$208K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Houston 77005.

How it measures up in Houston 77005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77005.

Estimated value$2,544,909
CheaperTypical $1,672,135Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 6420 Rutgers Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest University PlaceHouston 77005Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,544,90982% of homes82% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac94% of homes89% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than193913% of homes16% of homes3% of homes

About 6420 Rutgers Ave

How much is 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX is $2,544,909 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,230,484 to $2,859,334. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX last sell?

6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX built?

6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

What schools serve 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX?

6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX is assigned to West University Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Pershing Middle School (middle), rated B+; Lamar High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77005?

Among the 8,137 homes in Houston 77005, it is worth more than 82% of them ($2,544,909 against a typical $1,672,135), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1939 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than almost all 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 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6420 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX was $20,012. The county assessed it at $1,631,250.

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