Harris Value

1518 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018

964 sqft, built 1947, in Central Northwest Appraised at $479,737 for 2026.

Harris County account 0731000060045

Appraised value
$479,737
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
964 sqft
$498 per sqft
Year built
1947
Average quality

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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 3.3% from $464,493 in 2025 to $479,737 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $498 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 782 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $354 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +10.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1510 Du Barry Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    988 sqft | $476/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (988 vs 964 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,320 vs 7,316 sqft)
    $470,530
  • 4206 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
    993 sqft | $313/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (993 vs 964 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,316 sqft)
    $310,693
  • 1407 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    949 sqft | $502/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (949 vs 964 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,440 vs 7,316 sqft)
    $475,945
  • 1415 Woodcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    976 sqft | $482/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (976 vs 964 sqft); Similar lot size (7,320 vs 7,316 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $470,628
  • 1526 Ebony Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    1,018 sqft | $461/sqft | built 1947 | 6% larger (1,018 vs 964 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,320 vs 7,316 sqft)
    $468,850

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.

  • 1038 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    July-16-2026 | 1,031 sqft | $485/sqft | built 1946 | 7% size difference (1,031 sqft); Similar age (1946); Sold after the valuation date
    $500,000
  • 1516 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    June-3-2026 | 961 sqft | $415/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (961 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 1843 Nina Lee Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    July-30-2026 | 917 sqft | $513/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (917 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $470,000
  • 1067 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    September-29-2026 | 1,148 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1946 | Similar age (1946); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 4105 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
    June-26-2026 | 1,073 sqft | $279/sqft | built 1947 | 11% size difference (1,073 sqft); Similar age (1947); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000

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