Harris Value

1242 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003

1,501 sqft, built 2008, in East Downtown Appraised at $357,284 for 2026.

Harris County account 1297780010021

Appraised value
$357,284
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,501 sqft
$238 per sqft
Year built
2008
Good quality

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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 6.6% from $335,300 in 2025 to $357,284 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $238 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the East Downtown neighborhood and ZIP 77003.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,358 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $202 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1220 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,501 sqft | $227/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,501 sqft); Built same year (2008); Similar lot size (1,568 vs 1,569 sqft)
    $341,163
  • 1228 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,501 sqft | $227/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,501 sqft); Built same year (2008); Similar lot size (1,568 vs 1,569 sqft)
    $341,163
  • 1222 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,501 sqft | $233/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,501 sqft); Built same year (2008); Similar lot size (1,568 vs 1,569 sqft)
    $349,000
  • 1234 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,501 sqft | $233/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,501 sqft); Built same year (2008); Similar lot size (1,569 vs 1,569 sqft)
    $349,006
  • 1240 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,501 sqft | $233/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,501 vs 1,501 sqft); Built same year (2008); Similar lot size (1,569 vs 1,569 sqft)
    $349,006

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.

  • 1720 Aden Mist Dr, Houston, TX 77003
    September-9-2026 | 1,410 sqft | $202/sqft | built 2005 | 6% size difference (1,410 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $285,000
  • 2410 Gray St, Houston, TX 77003
    August-18-2026 | 1,568 sqft | $236/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (1,568 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $369,900
  • 1751 Aden Mist Dr, Houston, TX 77003
    July-9-2026 | 1,378 sqft | $207/sqft | built 2005 | 8% size difference (1,378 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $285,000
  • 2830 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
    July-6-2026 | 1,628 sqft | $196/sqft | built 2007 | 8% size difference (1,628 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $319,900
  • 1762 Aden Mist Dr, Houston, TX 77003
    April-28-2026 | 1,540 sqft | $183/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,540 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $282,000

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.