Harris Value

1408 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023

1,935 sqft, built 1939, in South Central Houston Appraised at $346,858 for 2026.

Harris County account 0542430000003

Appraised value
$346,858
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$354,266
Living area
1,935 sqft
$179 per sqft
Year built
1939
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 $315,326 in 2025 to $346,858 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $179 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $7,408 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Central Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77023.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 399 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $212 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1450 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,890 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,890 vs 1,935 sqft); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,250 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $396,000
  • 1510 Pearson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,904 sqft | $243/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,904 vs 1,935 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1939); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,250 sqft)
    $463,152
  • 1506 Godwin St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,833 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1940 | 5% smaller (1,833 vs 1,935 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1939); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,250 sqft)
    $355,629
  • 1420 Scharpe St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,946 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,946 vs 1,935 sqft); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,250 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $295,779
  • 1437 Godwin St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,912 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,912 vs 1,935 sqft); Built same year (1939); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,250 sqft)
    $240,000

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.

  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | 6% size difference (1,821 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 4530 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-22-2026 | 1,890 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1919 | Similar size (1,890 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,995
  • 7409 Erath St, Houston, TX 77023
    April-29-2026 | 2,016 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (2,016 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $360,000
  • 5420 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-30-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (1,782 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,845
  • 4334 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023
    May-8-2026 | 1,794 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1939 | 7% size difference (1,794 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,999

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.