Harris Value

16438 Shady Elms Dr, Houston, TX 77059

2,638 sqft, built 1972, in Clear Lake Appraised at $347,933 for 2026.

Harris County account 1053940020010

Appraised value
$347,933
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,638 sqft
$132 per sqft
Year built
1972
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 decreased 1.2% from $352,118 in 2025 to $347,933 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $132 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Clear Lake neighborhood and ZIP 77059.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 503 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $158 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 16423 Longvale Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    2,590 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,590 vs 2,638 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1972); Similar lot size (9,438 vs 9,360 sqft)
    $351,307
  • 16431 Shady Elms Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    2,745 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,745 vs 2,638 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1972); Similar lot size (9,820 vs 9,360 sqft)
    $379,050
  • 16411 Longvale Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    2,614 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,614 vs 2,638 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1972); Similar lot size (9,672 vs 9,360 sqft)
    $336,691
  • 16210 Shady Elms Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    2,580 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,580 vs 2,638 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1972); Similar lot size (9,240 vs 9,360 sqft)
    $319,152
  • 16430 Longvale Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    2,712 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,712 vs 2,638 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1972); Similar lot size (9,440 vs 9,360 sqft)
    $369,418

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.

  • 16318 Heatherdale Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    September-18-2026 | 2,556 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,556 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 3702 Millbridge Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    September-1-2026 | 2,742 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,742 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $392,590
  • 16419 Laurelfield Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    July-20-2026 | 2,530 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,530 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 15814 Larkfield Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    June-23-2026 | 2,689 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,689 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $378,000
  • 16410 Glenshannon Dr, Houston, TX 77059
    September-1-2026 | 2,314 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1975 | 12% size difference (2,314 sqft); Similar age (1975); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000

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.