Harris Value

208 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77003

1,598 sqft, built 1936, in South Central Houston Appraised at $240,117 for 2026.

Harris County account 0162130000006

Appraised value
$240,117
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$327,178
Living area
1,598 sqft
$150 per sqft
Year built
1936
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $218,289 in 2025 to $240,117 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $150 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $87,061 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Central Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77003.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 239 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $240 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 11 N York St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,600 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,600 vs 1,598 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1936); Lot 11% smaller (5,000 vs 5,600 sqft)
    $267,851
  • 317 McAlpine St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,636 sqft | $178/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,636 vs 1,598 sqft); Similar lot size (5,445 vs 5,600 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $291,217
  • 39 N Saint Charles St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,562 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,562 vs 1,598 sqft); Similar lot size (5,367 vs 5,600 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $283,305
  • 2718 Kennedy St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,540 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,540 vs 1,598 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (5,000 vs 5,600 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $246,627
  • 220 Velasco St, Houston, TX 77003
    1,500 sqft | $299/sqft | built 1950 | 6% smaller (1,500 vs 1,598 sqft); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,600 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $448,817

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.

  • 427 N Milby St, Houston, TX 77003
    July-31-2026 | 1,560 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,560 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,900
  • 2909 Sherman St, Houston, TX 77003
    April-10-2026 | 1,572 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,572 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer)
    $350,000
  • 1801 Hussion St, Houston, TX 77003
    August-26-2026 | 1,380 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1927 | 14% size difference (1,380 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 1408 Milby St, Houston, TX 77003
    April-14-2026 | 1,536 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,536 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older)
    $271,500
  • 4305 Wilmer St, Houston, TX 77003
    July-15-2026 | 1,328 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1927 | Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $303,000

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.