Harris Value

242 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024

3,293 sqft, built 1970, in Westside Appraised at $831,710 for 2026.

Harris County account 0993080000007

Appraised value
$831,710
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$843,329
Living area
3,293 sqft
$253 per sqft
Year built
1970
Excellent 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 $756,100 in 2025 to $831,710 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $253 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $11,619 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Westside neighborhood and ZIP 77024.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 40 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $225 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 218 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    3,474 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1970 | 6% larger (3,474 vs 3,293 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (11,700 vs 11,700 sqft)
    $836,547
  • 226 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    3,112 sqft | $268/sqft | built 1970 | 6% smaller (3,112 vs 3,293 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (11,700 vs 11,700 sqft)
    $833,943
  • 222 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    3,099 sqft | $220/sqft | built 1970 | 6% smaller (3,099 vs 3,293 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (11,700 vs 11,700 sqft)
    $681,450
  • 246 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    3,218 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (3,218 vs 3,293 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1970); Similar lot size (11,700 vs 11,700 sqft)
    $704,541
  • 239 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    3,267 sqft | $203/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (3,267 vs 3,293 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Similar lot size (11,050 vs 11,700 sqft)
    $663,419

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.

  • 215 Tamerlaine Dr, Houston, TX 77024
    July-1-2026 | 3,263 sqft | $642/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (3,263 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,095,000
  • 246 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
    June-23-2026 | 3,218 sqft | $278/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (3,218 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $895,000
  • 12222 Broken Bough Dr, Houston, TX 77024
    August-24-2026 | 3,276 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,276 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,799,999
  • 12718 Pebblebrook Dr, Houston, TX 77024
    August-12-2026 | 3,227 sqft | $556/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (3,227 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,795,000
  • 315 Tealwood Dr, Houston, TX 77024
    June-17-2026 | 3,320 sqft | $361/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (3,320 sqft); Similar age (1970); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,200,000

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.