Harris Value

1216 Vera Lou St, Houston, TX 77051

1,236 sqft, built 1948, in South Side Appraised at $122,654 for 2026.

Harris County account 0650100120005

Appraised value
$122,654
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$151,723
Living area
1,236 sqft
$99 per sqft
Year built
1948
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 $111,504 in 2025 to $122,654 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $99 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $29,069 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77051.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 238 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $133 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1218 Niagara St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,175 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,175 vs 1,236 sqft); Built same year (1948); Similar lot size (11,760 vs 11,760 sqft)
    $145,656
  • 1214 Niagara St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,344 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1949 | 9% larger (1,344 vs 1,236 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1948); Similar lot size (11,760 vs 11,760 sqft)
    $148,695
  • 1202 Danube St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,333 sqft | $109/sqft | built 1945 | 8% larger (1,333 vs 1,236 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1948); Similar lot size (11,200 vs 11,760 sqft)
    $145,821
  • 1109 Niagara St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,142 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1948 | 8% smaller (1,142 vs 1,236 sqft); Built same year (1948); Similar lot size (11,760 vs 11,760 sqft)
    $226,292
  • 1207 Elberta St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,024 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1941 | Similar lot size (11,760 vs 11,760 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $144,027

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.

  • 8023 Fountain St, Houston, TX 77051
    September-15-2026 | 1,152 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1950 | 7% size difference (1,152 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,000
  • 9409 Fairland Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    August-26-2026 | 1,188 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,188 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 4217 Sterling St, Houston, TX 77051
    September-21-2026 | 1,320 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1957 | 7% size difference (1,320 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,990
  • 9309 Cathedral Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    July-10-2026 | 1,292 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,292 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $180,000
  • 3034 Corksie St, Houston, TX 77051
    June-9-2026 | 1,225 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,225 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $219,900

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