Harris Value

1251 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018

2,265 sqft, built 1963, in Central Northwest Appraised at $549,709 for 2026.

Harris County account 0953030000020

Appraised value
$549,709
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,265 sqft
$243 per sqft
Year built
1963

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 0.9% from $554,554 in 2025 to $549,709 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $243 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 290 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $293 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1239 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,279 sqft | $395/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,279 vs 2,265 sqft); Built same year (1963); Similar lot size (8,050 vs 8,050 sqft)
    $899,756
  • 1835 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,261 sqft | $231/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,261 vs 2,265 sqft); Built same year (1963); Similar lot size (7,800 vs 8,050 sqft)
    $521,272
  • 5010 Park Gate Ct, Houston, TX 77018
    2,262 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,262 vs 2,265 sqft); Built same year (1963); Similar lot size (8,400 vs 8,050 sqft)
    $556,796
  • 1366 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,212 sqft | $425/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,212 vs 2,265 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1963); Similar lot size (8,050 vs 8,050 sqft)
    $940,591
  • 1311 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,191 sqft | $327/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (2,191 vs 2,265 sqft); Similar age (1964 vs 1963); Similar lot size (8,050 vs 8,050 sqft)
    $715,501

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.

  • 1134 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
    August-11-2026 | 2,365 sqft | $317/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,365 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $750,000
  • 4611 Chantilly Cir, Houston, TX 77018
    September-25-2026 | 2,096 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1964 | 8% size difference (2,096 sqft); Similar age (1964); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000
  • 5002 Leafy Hollow Ct, Houston, TX 77018
    July-22-2026 | 2,310 sqft | $260/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (2,310 sqft); Similar age (1962); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,900
  • 5014 Shady Nook Ct, Houston, TX 77018
    August-14-2026 | 2,207 sqft | $283/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (2,207 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000
  • 2202 Viking Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    September-8-2026 | 2,178 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,178 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.