Harris Value

1526 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018

1,945 sqft, built 1949, in Central Northwest Appraised at $481,423 for 2026.

Harris County account 0731000070052

Appraised value
$481,423
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,945 sqft
$248 per sqft
Year built
1949
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 3.4% from $465,677 in 2025 to $481,423 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $248 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.

  • 1217 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    2,055 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1949 | 6% larger (2,055 vs 1,945 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,210 vs 7,260 sqft)
    $475,911
  • 1308 Chippendale Rd, Houston, TX 77018
    1,849 sqft | $260/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,849 vs 1,945 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,400 vs 7,260 sqft)
    $480,106
  • 1530 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,787 sqft | $266/sqft | built 1949 | 8% smaller (1,787 vs 1,945 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,380 vs 7,260 sqft)
    $474,822
  • 1222 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,943 sqft | $324/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,943 vs 1,945 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,260 sqft)
    $629,856
  • 3825 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
    1,701 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1949 | 12% smaller (1,701 vs 1,945 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,260 sqft)
    $310,570

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.

  • 2210 Chantilly Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    September-17-2026 | 2,059 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1953 | 6% size difference (2,059 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $795,000
  • 2319 Cheshire Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    August-18-2026 | 1,886 sqft | $432/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,886 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $815,000
  • 1819 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    July-29-2026 | 2,096 sqft | $346/sqft | built 1945 | 8% size difference (2,096 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 1722 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    May-13-2026 | 2,007 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,007 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000
  • 1108 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    July-20-2026 | 1,801 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1955 | 7% size difference (1,801 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000

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