Harris Value

218 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520

1,020 sqft, built 1942, in Goose Creek Appraised at $68,817 for 2026.

Harris County account 0383120000011

Appraised value
$68,817
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$99,056
Living area
1,020 sqft
$67 per sqft
Year built
1942
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $62,561 in 2025 to $68,817 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $67 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $30,239 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 520 E Fayle Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,020 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,020 vs 1,020 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $110,481
  • 107 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,020 sqft | $99/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,020 vs 1,020 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $100,684
  • 201 N 3rd St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,014 sqft | $76/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,014 vs 1,020 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $77,095
  • 714 N 1st St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,028 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,028 vs 1,020 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $132,811
  • 608 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,042 sqft | $73/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,042 vs 1,020 sqft); Built same year (1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $75,749

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.

  • 122 E Murrill Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-2-2026 | 1,008 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,008 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $109,000
  • 720 Yupon St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-15-2026 | 1,068 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,068 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $79,900
  • 2206 Alabama St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-17-2026 | 1,100 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1948 | 8% size difference (1,100 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $129,999
  • 603 Briarwood Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-7-2026 | 1,064 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,064 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $145,000
  • 1129 Beech St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-22-2026 | 1,152 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1935 | 13% size difference (1,152 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $129,000

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