Harris Value

1536 Watts Ave, Katy, TX 77493

1,951 sqft, built 1994, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $317,037 for 2026.

Harris County account 1157090010051

Appraised value
$317,037
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,951 sqft
$162 per sqft
Year built
1994
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 increased 2.6% from $308,914 in 2025 to $317,037 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $162 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5085 Stewart Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,951 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (1,951 vs 1,951 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1994); Similar lot size (10,498 vs 10,233 sqft)
    $328,003
  • 5091 Mathis Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    2,000 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (2,000 vs 1,951 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1994); Similar lot size (10,495 vs 10,233 sqft)
    $303,005
  • 5128 Eule Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,976 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,976 vs 1,951 sqft); Built same year (1994); Similar lot size (11,071 vs 10,233 sqft)
    $306,158
  • 5271 Sills Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,916 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,916 vs 1,951 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,714 vs 10,233 sqft)
    $304,636
  • 5055 Stewart Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,951 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (1,951 vs 1,951 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1994); Lot 14% larger (11,637 vs 10,233 sqft)
    $323,997

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.

  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,930 sqft); Similar age (1994); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 1505 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    July-8-2026 | 1,970 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,970 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,000
  • 6130 N Fawnlake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-11-2026 | 1,813 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2006 | 7% size difference (1,813 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 1545 Dan Cox Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    June-18-2026 | 1,705 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1998 | 13% size difference (1,705 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 1811 Salt Valley Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    April-30-2026 | 2,050 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2005 | 5% size difference (2,050 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,500

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.