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$226,825$156 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

8238 COTTON DR

RICHMOND, TX 77469
0
Baths
1,456 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$227K
$209K low$245K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$324 (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.$134,165 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,165
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,480

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.19 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.minimal

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
CountyFort Bend
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Needville Jr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Needville High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
E
Needville Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 5.1 mi

District: Needville Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77469These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,912
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.590 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,362
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,495
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

8238 Cotton 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Fort Bend County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Richmond 77469

What homes are worth in Richmond 77469

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

This home
$145K$850K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Richmond 77469.

How it measures up in Richmond 77469

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 77469.

Estimated value$226,825
CheaperTypical $345,368Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2014Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 8238 Cotton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 77469Fort Bend County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,8258% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15650% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²15% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac93% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than200021% of homes38% of homes

About 8238 Cotton Dr

How much is 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX is $226,825 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $208,774 to $244,876. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX last sell?

8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX last sold on Dec 11, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX?

8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX has 1,456 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX built?

8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX?

8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX is assigned to Needville Jr High School (middle), rated A; Needville High School (high), rated B+; Needville Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Needville Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX compare to other homes in Richmond 77469?

Among the 25,689 homes in Richmond 77469, it is worth more than 8% of them ($226,825 against a typical $345,368), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($156 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 2,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (2000 against a typical 2014). Measured against all of Fort Bend County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8238 Cotton Dr, Richmond, TX was $324. The county assessed it at $134,165.

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