Harris Value

1038 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

1,674 sqft, built 1946, in Central Northwest Appraised at $593,323 for 2026.

Harris County account 0660460520010

Appraised value
$593,323
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$605,800
Living area
1,674 sqft
$354 per sqft
Year built
1946
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $539,385 in 2025 to $593,323 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $354 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $12,477 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 550 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $380 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 1562 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,684 sqft | $326/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,684 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1946); Similar lot size (9,240 vs 9,920 sqft)
    $549,431
  • 1402 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,753 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,753 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1946); Similar lot size (10,764 vs 9,920 sqft)
    $603,015
  • 1007 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,600 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,600 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1946); Lot 14% smaller (8,520 vs 9,920 sqft)
    $547,401
  • 970 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,552 sqft | $374/sqft | built 1943 | 7% smaller (1,552 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1943 vs 1946); Similar lot size (9,053 vs 9,920 sqft)
    $580,567
  • 1055 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    1,737 sqft | $303/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,737 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1946); Lot 18% smaller (8,131 vs 9,920 sqft)
    $525,888

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 1249 Du Barry Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    July-15-2026 | 1,660 sqft | $392/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,660 sqft); Similar age (1946); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000
  • 1810 Viking Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    July-23-2026 | 1,670 sqft | $299/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,670 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,000
  • 846 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    August-14-2026 | 1,692 sqft | $355/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,692 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,854
  • 2106 Saxon Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    September-2-2026 | 1,619 sqft | $355/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,619 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000
  • 1307 Lehman St, Houston, TX 77018
    September-11-2026 | 1,752 sqft | $399/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (1,752 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $699,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.