Harris Value

12402 Fern Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044

1,357 sqft, built 1978, in Parkway Forest Appraised at $180,112 for 2026.

Harris County account 1056380000001

Appraised value
$180,112
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$191,822
Living area
1,357 sqft
$133 per sqft
Year built
1978
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 $163,739 in 2025 to $180,112 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $133 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $11,710 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Parkway Forest neighborhood and ZIP 77044.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 841 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $127 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -1.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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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.

  • 8743 Yvonne Dr, Houston, TX 77044
    September-25-2026 | 1,490 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1979 | 10% size difference (1,490 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $200,000
  • 12619 Fern Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044
    May-28-2026 | 1,313 sqft | $175/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,313 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $230,000
  • 8630 Winewood Dr, Houston, TX 77044
    April-24-2026 | 1,424 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,424 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $224,000
  • 15935 Dunman Ln, Houston, TX 77044
    April-28-2026 | 1,274 sqft | $149/sqft | built 1970 | 6% size difference (1,274 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $189,999
  • 12223 Kingslake Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044
    July-25-2026 | 1,248 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1980 | 8% size difference (1,248 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.