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8420 COMPTON ST

HOUSTON, TX 77016
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,139 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,962 (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.$421,712 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,112
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,712

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.6 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.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHARRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Kashmere High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Cook Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Key Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77016These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.7.9%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,193 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,492
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,698
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

8420 Compton 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Houston Gardens
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Houston 77016
  • Among the newest homes in Houston Gardens

How it measures up in Houston 77016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77016.

Living area3,139 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 8420 Compton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston GardensHouston 77016Harris County
Living areabigger than3,139 ft²98% of homes98% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac41% of homes67% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 8420 Compton St

When did 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX last sell?

8420 Compton St, Houston, TX last sold on Nov 15, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX?

8420 Compton St, Houston, TX has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,139 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX built?

8420 Compton St, Houston, TX was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX?

8420 Compton St, Houston, TX is assigned to Kashmere High School (high), rated D; Cook Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77016?

Among the 11,281 homes in Houston 77016, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,139 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8420 Compton St, Houston, TX was $8,962. The county assessed it at $421,712.

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