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$328,733$117 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $130,000 on Oct 13, 2022

8178 WAY ST

HOUSTON, TX 77028
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,806 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$329K
$301K low$357K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Oct 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,524 (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.$93,496 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,496
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$354,016
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,496

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.99 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
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.2019
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Garage, Detached
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.Flood Plain
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 65 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Hilliard Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Forest Brook Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
North Forest High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

8178 Way 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 98% of homes in Houston 77028
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Harris County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Houston 77028
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Houston 77028
  • Older than 83% 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.

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$105K$337K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$328,733
CheaperTypical $182,752Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,806 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,309 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 8178 Way St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 77028Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,73398% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11718% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,806 ft²97% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac95% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196057% of homes17% of homes

About 8178 Way St

How much is 8178 Way St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8178 Way St, Houston, TX is $328,733 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $300,954 to $356,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8178 Way St, Houston, TX last sell?

8178 Way St, Houston, TX last sold on Oct 13, 2022 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8178 Way St, Houston, TX?

8178 Way St, Houston, TX has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,806 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 8178 Way St, Houston, TX built?

8178 Way St, Houston, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8178 Way St, Houston, TX?

8178 Way St, Houston, TX is assigned to Hilliard Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Forest Brook Middle School (middle), rated D-; North Forest High School (high), rated F. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8178 Way St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77028?

Among the 7,233 homes in Houston 77028, it is worth more than 98% of them ($328,733 against a typical $182,752), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($117 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,806 ft² against a typical 1,309 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1960 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 63% 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 8178 Way St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8178 Way St, Houston, TX was $7,524. The county assessed it at $93,496.

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