Harris Value property tax analysis
12526 Garden Gale Ln, Houston, TX 77044
1,200 sqft, built 2006 Appraised at $157,200 for 2026.
Harris County account 1279200010028
Appraised value
$157,200
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,200 sqft
$131 per sqft
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file
Why this page matters for a protest
A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.
The county value changed +20.0% from $131,000 in 2025 to $157,200 in 2026.
Public valuation context
Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.
- Value movementThe appraised value increased +20.0% from $131,000 in 2025 to $157,200 in 2026.
- Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $131 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
- Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $12,868 above the appraised value used on this page.
- Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77044.
- Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,070 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $128 per square foot.
- Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.5% on average.
- Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).