Harris Value

126 Cottage St, Houston, TX 77009

1,238 sqft, built 1929, in Northside Appraised at $358,527 for 2026.

Harris County account 0550200080005

Appraised value
$358,527
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$434,084
Living area
1,238 sqft
$290 per sqft
Year built
1929
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $325,934 in 2025 to $358,527 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $290 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $75,557 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77009.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 162 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $220 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4035 Baden St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,260 sqft | $292/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,260 vs 1,238 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1929); Lot 11% larger (10,000 vs 9,000 sqft)
    $367,500
  • 3908 Averill St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,368 sqft | $226/sqft | built 1940 | 10% larger (1,368 vs 1,238 sqft); Similar lot size (9,100 vs 9,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $309,411
  • 3815 Hain St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,329 sqft | $303/sqft | built 1930 | 7% larger (1,329 vs 1,238 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1929); Lot 16% larger (10,400 vs 9,000 sqft)
    $402,657
  • 206 Karnes St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,128 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1925 | 9% smaller (1,128 vs 1,238 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1929); Lot 11% larger (10,000 vs 9,000 sqft)
    $184,588
  • 4030 Baden St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,192 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,192 vs 1,238 sqft); Same quality (Low); Same neighborhood
    $415,238

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.

  • 5715 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-16-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 824 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009
    August-7-2026 | 1,302 sqft | $530/sqft | built 1928 | 5% size difference (1,302 sqft); Similar age (1928); Sold after the valuation date
    $689,900
  • 3818 Hardy St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-18-2026 | 1,272 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,272 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000
  • 4030 Pineridge St, Houston, TX 77009
    August-7-2026 | 1,176 sqft | $574/sqft | built 1930 | 5% size difference (1,176 sqft); Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $675,000
  • 203 Archer St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-1-2026 | 1,300 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1920 | 5% size difference (1,300 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,999

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