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$163,681$169 / 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 79How 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

7940 AVENUE E

HOUSTON, TX 77012
3
Beds
1
Baths
971 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.
3,675 ft²
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.
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

$164K
$129K low$198K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,482 (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.$131,043 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,458
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,585
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,136
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,043

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.Bungalow
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 102 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Gallegos Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Edison Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Milby High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77012These 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.128
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 100.21

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.19,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,986 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,966
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,774
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%

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How this home compares

7940 Avenue E 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 93% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Houston 77012
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77012

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

This home
$64K$334K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Houston 77012.

How it measures up in Houston 77012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77012.

Estimated value$163,681
CheaperTypical $193,103Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area971 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,243 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,675 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 7940 Avenue E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77012Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,68127% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16967% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than971 ft²22% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,675 ft²14% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193837% of homes3% of homes

About 7940 Avenue E

How much is 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX is $163,681 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $129,142 to $198,220. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX last sell?

7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 23, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX?

7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 971 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX built?

7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX?

7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX is assigned to Gallegos Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Edison Middle School (middle), rated B; Milby 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 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77012?

Among the 3,836 homes in Houston 77012, it is worth more than 27% of them ($163,681 against a typical $193,103), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($169 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 22% of them (971 ft² against a typical 1,243 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (3,675 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1938 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 7% 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 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7940 Avenue E, Houston, TX was $1,482. The county assessed it at $131,043.

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