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$176,250$125 / 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 93How 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

838 RINGOLD ST

HOUSTON, TX 77088
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,408 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$176K
$164K low$188K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,550 (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.$158,336 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,685
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,651
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,336

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.9 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.Traditional/Old
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 224 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Osborne Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Williams Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77088These 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.94
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 100.23

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.57,220
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,009 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,936
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

838 Ringold 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 less than 90% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Acres Home
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Harris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Houston 77088
  • Older than 97% of homes in Houston 77088

What homes are worth in Houston 77088

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

This home
$122K$382K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Houston 77088.

How it measures up in Houston 77088

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77088.

Estimated value$176,250
CheaperTypical $215,508Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 838 Ringold St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAcres HomeHouston 77088Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,25023% of homes15% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1259% of homes36% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,408 ft²40% of homes32% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac87% of homes90% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than19407% of homes3% of homes4% of homes

About 838 Ringold St

How much is 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX is $176,250 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $164,008 to $188,492. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX last sell?

838 Ringold St, Houston, TX last sold on May 4, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX?

838 Ringold St, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,408 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX built?

838 Ringold St, Houston, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX?

838 Ringold St, Houston, TX is assigned to Osborne Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Williams Middle School (middle), rated F; Washington High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77088?

Among the 16,148 homes in Houston 77088, it is worth more than 15% of them ($176,250 against a typical $215,508), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($125 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,408 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1940 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 10% 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 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Ringold St, Houston, TX was $2,550. The county assessed it at $158,336.

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