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Last sold for $90,000 on Jul 12, 2001

8038 JOPLIN ST

HOUSTON, TX 77017
1
Beds
1
Baths
4,340 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
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.$90,000 · Jul 12, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,640 (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.$320,056 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,056
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,431
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$320,056

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 426 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Park Place Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Chavez High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Ortiz Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77017These 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.87
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 100.21

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,804 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,311
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

8038 Joplin 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Houston 77017
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Houston 77017

How it measures up in Houston 77017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77017.

Living area4,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 8038 Joplin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePark PlaceHouston 77017Harris County
Living areabigger than4,340 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac27% of homes73% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than19358% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 8038 Joplin St

When did 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX last sell?

8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX last sold on Jul 12, 2001 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX?

8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 4,340 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX built?

8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX?

8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX is assigned to Park Place Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Chavez High School (high), rated C-; Ortiz 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 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77017?

Among the 7,337 homes in Houston 77017, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,340 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1935 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8038 Joplin St, Houston, TX was $6,640. The county assessed it at $320,056.

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