Harris Value

2618 Balmorhea Ave, Houston, TX 77039

1,330 sqft, built 1972, in Castlewood Appraised at $197,228 for 2026.

Harris County account 0963290000148

Appraised value
$197,228
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,330 sqft
$148 per sqft
Year built
1972
Average quality

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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 decreased 1.4% from $200,003 in 2025 to $197,228 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $148 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Castlewood neighborhood and ZIP 77039.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 297 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $136 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2431 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX 77039
    1,363 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,363 vs 1,330 sqft); Similar age (1970 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $210,509
  • 2435 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX 77039
    1,340 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,340 vs 1,330 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,800 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $198,494
  • 2434 Verhalen Ave, Houston, TX 77039
    1,388 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,388 vs 1,330 sqft); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $229,306
  • 2430 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX 77039
    1,405 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1976 | 6% larger (1,405 vs 1,330 sqft); Similar age (1976 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,056 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $217,824
  • 2430 Verhalen Ave, Houston, TX 77039
    1,404 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1964 | 6% larger (1,404 vs 1,330 sqft); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $221,603

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.

  • 12510 Daventry Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-29-2026 | 1,331 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,331 sqft); Similar age (1972); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 3523 Pine Meadow Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-21-2026 | 1,348 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,348 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,999
  • 12335 Buckland Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    August-11-2026 | 1,322 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,322 sqft); Similar age (1972); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,900
  • 3606 Bethany Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    August-24-2026 | 1,470 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1969 | 10% size difference (1,470 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000
  • 5122 Sandydale Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    June-15-2026 | 1,358 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,358 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,000

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.