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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $483,386 on Oct 10, 2025

6838 AVENUE R

HOUSTON, TX 77011
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,764 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$483,386 · Oct 10, 2025
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$58,574
DOUGLAS L FERGUSON · P · recorded Jan 9, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,982 (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.$187,372 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,372
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,372

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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.

M
Edison Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Austin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77011These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.18,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,294
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°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.Absentee owner
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

6838 Avenue R 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Houston 77011
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Harris County

How it measures up in Houston 77011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77011.

Living area1,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 6838 Avenue R ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77011Harris County
Living areabigger than1,764 ft²70% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac30% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than193032% of homes2% of homes

About 6838 Avenue R

When did 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX last sell?

6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX last sold on Oct 10, 2025 for $483,386, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX?

6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,764 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX built?

6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX?

6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX is assigned to Edison Middle School (middle), rated B; Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Austin High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77011?

Among the 4,429 homes in Houston 77011, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,764 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1930 against a typical 1936). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6838 Avenue R, Houston, TX was $3,982. The county assessed it at $187,372.

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