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$142,430$160 / 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 91How 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

8638 VALLEY WEST CT

HOUSTON, TX 77078
3
Beds
1
Baths
891 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$142K
$130K low$155K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,569 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,074
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,495
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,672
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,569

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.0.16
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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

H
North Forest High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Forest Brook Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
E
B.C. Elmore Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 3.5 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77078These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.36%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,862
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,537 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,939
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,640
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

8638 Valley West Ct 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 95% of homes in Harris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in East Houston
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Houston 77078
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in East Houston
  • Newer than 69% of homes in East Houston

What homes are worth in Houston 77078

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

This home
$83K$282K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Houston 77078.

How it measures up in Houston 77078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77078.

Estimated value$142,430
CheaperTypical $183,720Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area891 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,321 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 8638 Valley West Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast HoustonHouston 77078Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,43013% of homes11% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16085% of homes84% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than891 ft²5% of homes3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac31% of homes37% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than198069% of homes69% of homes40% of homes

About 8638 Valley West Ct

How much is 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX is $142,430 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $129,912 to $154,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX last sell?

8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX?

8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 891 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX built?

8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX?

8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX is assigned to North Forest High School (high), rated F; Forest Brook Middle School (middle), rated D-; B.C. Elmore Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8638 Valley West Ct, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77078?

Among the 4,548 homes in Houston 77078, it is worth more than 11% of them ($142,430 against a typical $183,720), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($160 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 3% of them (891 ft² against a typical 1,321 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1980 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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