Harris Value

2251 Matilda St, Houston, TX 77039

1,254 sqft, built 1960, in Magnolia Gardens Appraised at $96,000 for 2026.

Harris County account 0790010040041

Appraised value
$96,000
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$104,056
Living area
1,254 sqft
$77 per sqft
Year built
1960
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 20.0% from $80,000 in 2025 to $96,000 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $77 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $8,056 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Magnolia Gardens neighborhood and ZIP 77039.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 133 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 +15.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1609 Buschong St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,204 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,204 vs 1,254 sqft); Built same year (1960); Similar lot size (7,700 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $123,429
  • 2121 Madge St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,152 sqft | $63/sqft | built 1954 | 8% smaller (1,152 vs 1,254 sqft); Similar lot size (7,800 vs 7,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $72,008
  • 2239 Matilda St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,292 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,292 vs 1,254 sqft); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $145,638
  • 2118 Myra St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,144 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1952 | 9% smaller (1,144 vs 1,254 sqft); Lot 10% larger (7,930 vs 7,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $150,583
  • 1701 Runyan St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,350 sqft | $74/sqft | built 1965 | 8% larger (1,350 vs 1,254 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1960); Similar lot size (7,000 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $100,113

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.

  • 3907 Sandy Meadow Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-17-2026 | 1,213 sqft | $185/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,213 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 3523 Pine Meadow Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-21-2026 | 1,348 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1968 | 8% size difference (1,348 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,999
  • 12335 Buckland Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    August-11-2026 | 1,322 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1972 | 5% size difference (1,322 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,900
  • 5122 Sandydale Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    June-15-2026 | 1,358 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1968 | 8% size difference (1,358 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,000
  • 3606 Bethany Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    August-24-2026 | 1,470 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1969 | Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000

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.