Harris Value

1517 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493

1,669 sqft, built 1996, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $288,072 for 2026.

Harris County account 1157090010022

Appraised value
$288,072
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$296,123
Living area
1,669 sqft
$173 per sqft
Year built
1996
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 $261,884 in 2025 to $288,072 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $173 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $8,051 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Heritage Meadows neighborhood and ZIP 77493.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 196 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $162 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1406 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,678 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,678 vs 1,669 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1996); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,001 sqft)
    $289,678
  • 1368 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,690 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (1,690 vs 1,669 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,001 sqft)
    $284,235
  • 1380 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,690 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (1,690 vs 1,669 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,001 sqft)
    $297,136
  • 1392 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,630 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (1,630 vs 1,669 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,001 sqft)
    $288,554
  • 1518 Miller Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,712 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (1,712 vs 1,669 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,001 sqft)
    $294,006

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.

  • 24615 Colonial Elm Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    August-18-2026 | 1,645 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,645 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 1545 Dan Cox Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    June-18-2026 | 1,705 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,705 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 5406 Baronet Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    July-13-2026 | 1,734 sqft | $153/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (1,734 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $265,000
  • 6130 N Fawnlake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-11-2026 | 1,813 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2006 | 9% size difference (1,813 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 24023 Nomini Hall Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    June-26-2026 | 1,610 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,610 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $255,000

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.