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$149,728$103 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $174,000 on Jan 12, 2018

7961 RITZ ST

HOUSTON, TX 77028
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,452 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$150K
$135K low$164K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,000 · Jan 12, 2018
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.182%
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.$139,195
MOVEMENT MTG · recorded Jan 12, 2018
2nd 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.$138,150
GOODLEAP LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,929 (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.$231,932 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,932
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,303
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$231,932

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Interior
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
B.C. Elmore Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Kashmere High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Key Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77028These 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.145
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 100.22

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,228 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,734
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

7961 Ritz St 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 94% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Harris County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Houston 77028
  • Older than 96% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77028

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

This home
$90K$351K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Houston 77028.

How it measures up in Houston 77028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77028.

Estimated value$149,728
CheaperTypical $180,334Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,452 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 7961 Ritz St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSettegastHouston 77028Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,72830% of homes24% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10310% of homes10% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,452 ft²62% of homes63% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²10% of homes5% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194026% of homes14% of homes4% of homes

About 7961 Ritz St

How much is 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX is $149,728 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $134,982 to $164,474. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX last sell?

7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 12, 2018 for $174,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX?

7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,452 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX built?

7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX?

7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX is assigned to B.C. Elmore Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Kashmere High School (high), rated D; Key Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77028?

Among the 7,105 homes in Houston 77028, it is worth more than 24% of them ($149,728 against a typical $180,334), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($103 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,452 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1940 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 6% 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 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7961 Ritz St, Houston, TX was $4,929. The county assessed it at $231,932.

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