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281 Bay Oaks Dr, La Porte, TX 77571

1,942 sqft, built 2022, in Bay Oaks Appraised at $339,475 for 2026.

Harris County account 1411100010015

Appraised value
$339,475
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,942 sqft
$175 per sqft
Year built
2022
Average quality

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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 1.9% from $333,095 in 2025 to $339,475 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $175 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Bay Oaks neighborhood and ZIP 77571.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 305 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $140 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 275 Bay Oaks St, La Porte, TX 77571
    2,120 sqft | $173/sqft | built 2021 | 9% larger (2,120 vs 1,942 sqft); Similar age (2021 vs 2022); Similar lot size (16,530 vs 16,474 sqft)
    $366,707
  • 615 S Shady Ln, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,842 sqft | $177/sqft | built 2018 | 5% smaller (1,842 vs 1,942 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2022); Similar lot size (15,700 vs 16,474 sqft)
    $326,185
  • 401 E Forest Ave Shoreacres, TX 77571
    1,851 sqft | $170/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (1,851 vs 1,942 sqft); Similar lot size (17,591 vs 16,474 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $315,310
  • 287 Bay Oaks St, La Porte, TX 77571
    2,120 sqft | $172/sqft | built 2022 | 9% larger (2,120 vs 1,942 sqft); Built same year (2022); Lot 11% smaller (14,661 vs 16,474 sqft)
    $363,963
  • 293 Bay Oaks St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,942 sqft | $174/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (1,942 vs 1,942 sqft); Built same year (2022); Same quality (Average)
    $337,563

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.

  • 216 San Jacinto St, La Porte, TX 77571
    August-28-2026 | 1,965 sqft | $142/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (1,965 sqft); Similar age (2025); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000
  • 419 Barrios Bay Ln, La Porte, TX 77571
    August-31-2026 | 1,991 sqft | $190/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (1,991 sqft); Similar age (2020); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000
  • 2195 Clements Shore Ln, La Porte, TX 77571
    September-18-2026 | 2,063 sqft | $167/sqft | built 2024 | 6% size difference (2,063 sqft); Similar age (2024); Sold after the valuation date
    $344,500
  • 3133 Hamilton St, La Porte, TX 77571
    August-5-2026 | 1,799 sqft | $211/sqft | built 2023 | 7% size difference (1,799 sqft); Similar age (2023); Sold after the valuation date
    $380,000
  • 385 Weimer Lagoon Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
    August-10-2026 | 1,875 sqft | $205/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (1,875 sqft); Similar age (2020); Sold after the valuation date
    $385,000

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.

Recent sale history

Recent transfers help establish whether the county value is tracking real market behavior.

  • $345,000 sale recorded on May-29-2026