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$582,495$546 / 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 95How 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

938 DOROTHY ST

HOUSTON, TX 77008
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,066 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$582K
$553K low$612K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,079 (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.$645,986 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,986
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$644,075
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$645,986

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.0.14
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.Deck · 301 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Love Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Reagan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hogg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Houston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77008These 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.129
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 100.24

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$191,716
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

938 Dorothy 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 88% of homes in Harris County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Harris County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Houston 77008
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Harris County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Harris County

What homes are worth in Houston 77008

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

This home
$320K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Houston 77008.

How it measures up in Houston 77008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 77008.

Estimated value$582,495
CheaperTypical $610,355Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$546
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,066 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,190 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 938 Dorothy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreater Heights / Houston HeightsHouston 77008Harris County
Estimated valuepricier than$582,49542% of homes45% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54692% of homes94% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,066 ft²8% of homes5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac69% of homes61% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194638% of homes20% of homes5% of homes

About 938 Dorothy St

How much is 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX is $582,495 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $552,719 to $612,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX last sell?

938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,066 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX built?

938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX is assigned to Love Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Reagan High School (high), rated B+; Hogg Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Houston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX compare to other homes in Houston 77008?

Among the 14,910 homes in Houston 77008, it is worth more than 45% of them ($582,495 against a typical $610,355), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($546 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,066 ft² against a typical 2,190 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1946 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Harris County, it is worth more than 88% 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 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Dorothy St, Houston, TX was $4,079. The county assessed it at $645,986.

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