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12809 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085

1,384 sqft, built 1970, in Fondren Gardens Appraised at $143,627 for 2026.

Harris County account 0741140130016

Appraised value
$143,627
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,384 sqft
$104 per sqft
Year built
1970
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 22.4% from $184,986 in 2025 to $143,627 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $104 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 12739 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,444 sqft | $110/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,444 vs 1,384 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1970); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $158,835
  • 12749 Carlsbad St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,367 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,367 vs 1,384 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (8,837 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $162,553
  • 12805 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,312 sqft | $109/sqft | built 1966 | 5% smaller (1,312 vs 1,384 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1970); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $142,831
  • 12802 Carlsbad St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,300 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1966 | 6% smaller (1,300 vs 1,384 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1970); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $148,464
  • 12715 Zavalla St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,385 sqft | $93/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,385 vs 1,384 sqft); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $128,544

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.

  • 5707 Trafalgar Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    July-10-2026 | 1,305 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1960 | 6% size difference (1,305 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,500
  • 5919 Heatherbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    June-30-2026 | 1,453 sqft | $162/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,453 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000
  • 6414 Heatherbloom Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    June-10-2026 | 1,540 sqft | $149/sqft | built 1970 | 11% size difference (1,540 sqft); Similar age (1970); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,000
  • 5914 Newquay St, Houston, TX 77085
    May-11-2026 | 1,455 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1963 | 5% size difference (1,455 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,500
  • 6115 Newquay St, Houston, TX 77085
    June-30-2026 | 1,526 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1962 | 10% size difference (1,526 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,649

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.