1053 Candlelight Ln, Houston, TX 77018

Why this page matters for a protest

A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.

The county value changed +10.0% from $774,843 in 2025 to $852,327 in 2026.

Public valuation context

Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.

• Value movementThe appraised value increased +10.0% from $774,843 in 2025 to $852,327 in 2026.
• Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $311 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
• Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $55,871 above the appraised value used on this page.
• Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
• Neighborhood value signalAmong 959 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $301 per square foot.
• Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.1% on average.
• Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).