Harris Value

239 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034

1,846 sqft, built 1957, in Edgebrook Area Appraised at $219,795 for 2026.

Harris County account 0890010000038

Appraised value
$219,795
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,846 sqft
$119 per sqft
Year built
1957
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 decreased 1.1% from $222,334 in 2025 to $219,795 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $119 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Edgebrook Area neighborhood and ZIP 77034.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 461 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $112 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 251 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    1,862 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,862 vs 1,846 sqft); Built same year (1957); Similar lot size (7,854 vs 7,854 sqft)
    $208,090
  • 322 Princess Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    1,858 sqft | $115/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,858 vs 1,846 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1957); Similar lot size (7,700 vs 7,854 sqft)
    $213,501
  • 315 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    1,871 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,871 vs 1,846 sqft); Built same year (1957); Similar lot size (7,700 vs 7,854 sqft)
    $191,004
  • 243 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    1,861 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,861 vs 1,846 sqft); Built same year (1957); Similar lot size (8,139 vs 7,854 sqft)
    $196,958
  • 215 Ravenhead Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    1,813 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,813 vs 1,846 sqft); Similar age (1959 vs 1957); Similar lot size (7,782 vs 7,854 sqft)
    $207,400

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.

  • 243 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    August-28-2026 | 1,861 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,861 sqft); Similar age (1957); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,900
  • 315 Ravenhead Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    August-31-2026 | 1,858 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,858 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,500
  • 12118 Palmbeach St, Houston, TX 77034
    July-13-2026 | 1,766 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,766 sqft); Similar age (1954); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000
  • 9931 Kittrell St, Houston, TX 77034
    June-22-2026 | 1,832 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,832 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $254,990
  • 119 Ravenhead Dr, Houston, TX 77034
    July-31-2026 | 1,976 sqft | $127/sqft | built 1964 | 7% size difference (1,976 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000

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.