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$289,900
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 97How 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

8138 HOWTON ST

HOUSTON, TX 77028
0
Baths
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$290K
$281K low$299K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,270 (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.$68,186 (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.$4,186
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,186
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,186

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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Kashmere High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Key Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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%

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How this home compares

8138 Howton 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 more than 94% of homes in Settegast
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Houston 77028

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
$108K$356K

This home is worth more than 94% 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$289,900
CheaperTypical $184,223Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

How 8138 Howton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSettegastHouston 77028Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,90094% of homes94% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²10% of homes5% of homes10% of homes

About 8138 Howton St

How much is 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX is $289,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $280,569 to $299,231. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX last sell?

8138 Howton St, Houston, TX last sold on Apr 20, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX?

8138 Howton 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 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77028?

Among the 7,105 homes in Houston 77028, it is worth more than 94% of them ($289,900 against a typical $184,223) and its lot is bigger than 5% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 51% 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 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8138 Howton St, Houston, TX was $1,270. The county assessed it at $68,186.

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