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$5,895,000$657 / 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 36How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8 E RIVERCREST DR

HOUSTON, TX 77042
5
Beds
6 / 4
Baths
8,979 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.
3.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$5.9M
$2.1M low$9.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$78,302 (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.$3,951,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,629,935
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,321,065
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,579,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,951,000

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Custom Design
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.3.75
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
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.Tennis courtPatio · 1,807 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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

M
Revere Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Walnut Bend Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Westside High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77042These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,281
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,668 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

8 E Rivercrest Dr 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 Briar Forest
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Briar Forest
  • Among the largest homes in Briar Forest
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Briar Forest

What homes are worth in Houston 77042

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

This home
$65K$1.5M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Houston 77042.

How it measures up in Houston 77042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77042.

Estimated value$5,895,000
CheaperTypical $286,939Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$657
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area8,979 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 8 E Rivercrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBriar ForestHouston 77042Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$5,895,000almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$657almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than8,979 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than3.75 ac89% of homes70% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than196919% of homes23% of homes23% of homes

About 8 E Rivercrest Dr

How much is 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX is $5,895,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $2,101,809 to $9,688,191. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX last sell?

8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX last sold on Feb 21, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX?

8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 8,979 square feet of living space and a 3.75-acre lot.

When was 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX built?

8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX?

8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX is assigned to Revere Middle School (middle), rated C; Walnut Bend Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Westside 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 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77042?

Among the 7,223 homes in Houston 77042, it is worth more than almost all of them ($5,895,000 against a typical $286,939), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($657 against a typical $152), it is bigger than almost all of them (8,979 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (3.75 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1969 against a typical 1978). 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 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX was $78,302. The county assessed it at $3,951,000.

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