Harris Value

12523 Carlsbad St, Houston, TX 77085

1,420 sqft, built 1980, in Fondren Gardens Appraised at $141,735 for 2026.

Harris County account 0741130060007

Appraised value
$141,735
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$161,292
Living area
1,420 sqft
$100 per sqft
Year built
1980
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 $128,850 in 2025 to $141,735 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $100 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $19,557 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Fondren Gardens neighborhood and ZIP 77085.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 216 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -8.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 14219 Nat St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,488 sqft | $125/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,488 vs 1,420 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (8,320 vs 8,385 sqft)
    $186,352
  • 12646 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,425 sqft | $115/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,425 vs 1,420 sqft); Similar lot size (8,255 vs 8,385 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $164,006
  • 12521 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,374 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,374 vs 1,420 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1980); Similar lot size (9,100 vs 8,385 sqft)
    $167,718
  • 14330 Nat St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,452 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,452 vs 1,420 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1980); Similar lot size (9,200 vs 8,385 sqft)
    $165,044
  • 12540 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,378 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,378 vs 1,420 sqft); Similar lot size (8,167 vs 8,385 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $149,159

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.

  • 7018 Lost Thicket Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    July-1-2026 | 1,415 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (1,415 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $190,000
  • 5919 Heatherbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    June-30-2026 | 1,453 sqft | $162/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,453 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000
  • 7034 River Bluff Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    August-7-2026 | 1,606 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1985 | 13% size difference (1,606 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 6414 Heatherbloom Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    June-10-2026 | 1,540 sqft | $149/sqft | built 1970 | 8% size difference (1,540 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,000
  • 5707 Trafalgar Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    July-10-2026 | 1,305 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1960 | 8% size difference (1,305 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,500

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.