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1242 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077

3,784 sqft, built 1998, in Westside Appraised at $596,162 for 2026.

Harris County account 1140490020003

Appraised value
$596,162
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,784 sqft
$158 per sqft
Year built
1998
Excellent 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 decreased 13.7% from $690,644 in 2025 to $596,162 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $158 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Westside neighborhood and ZIP 77077.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 69 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $170 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -8.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1207 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077
    3,816 sqft | $225/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,816 vs 3,784 sqft); Same quality (Excellent); Same neighborhood
    $856,870
  • 1202 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077
    3,972 sqft | $200/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,972 vs 3,784 sqft); Same quality (Excellent); Same neighborhood
    $793,220
  • 1331 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077
    2,815 sqft | $220/sqft | built 1991 | Similar lot size (7,130 vs 7,150 sqft); Same quality (Excellent); Same neighborhood
    $620,704
  • 1327 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077
    2,680 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1991 | Similar lot size (7,130 vs 7,150 sqft); Same quality (Excellent); Same neighborhood
    $473,983
  • 1211 Trace Dr, Houston, TX 77077
    3,289 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1990 | 13% smaller (3,289 vs 3,784 sqft); Lot 13% smaller (6,185 vs 7,150 sqft); Same quality (Excellent)
    $484,831

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.

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.