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$1,693,317$927 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,873,800 on Jun 23, 2009

6511 RUTGERS AVE

HOUSTON, TX 77005
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,827 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,873,800 · Jun 23, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,552 (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.$1,920,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,919,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,750,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,920,000

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 2.0 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%

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How this home compares

6511 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Harris County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in West University Place
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% 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
$223K$5M

This home is worth more than 47% 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$1,693,317
CheaperTypical $1,757,134Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$927
CheaperTypical $539Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,827 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,361 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 6511 Rutgers Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest University PlaceHouston 77005Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,693,31740% of homes47% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$92796% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,827 ft²11% of homes13% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac95% of homes89% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than19389% of homes13% of homes3% of homes

About 6511 Rutgers Ave

How much is 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX is $1,693,317 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,605,421 to $1,781,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX last sell?

6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX last sold on Jun 23, 2009 for $1,873,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX?

6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,827 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX built?

6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

What schools serve 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX?

6511 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 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77005?

Among the 8,147 homes in Houston 77005, it is worth more than 47% of them ($1,693,317 against a typical $1,757,134), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($927 against a typical $539), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,827 ft² against a typical 3,361 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1938 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 98% 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 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6511 Rutgers Ave, Houston, TX was $26,552. The county assessed it at $1,920,000.

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