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2834 Balmorhea Ave, Houston, TX 77039

1,825 sqft, built 1970, in Castlewood Appraised at $168,898 for 2026.

Harris County account 0973020000286

Appraised value
$168,898
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,825 sqft
$93 per sqft
Year built
1970
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 4.8% from $177,453 in 2025 to $168,898 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $93 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.

  • 2406 Woodgate St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,692 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1979 | 7% smaller (1,692 vs 1,825 sqft); Similar lot size (10,716 vs 10,770 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $199,009
  • 2807 Woodgate St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,806 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,806 vs 1,825 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1970); Lot 16% smaller (9,100 vs 10,770 sqft)
    $188,236
  • 2711 Bluerock St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,806 sqft | $100/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,806 vs 1,825 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Lot 20% smaller (8,640 vs 10,770 sqft)
    $180,621
  • 13526 Rockshire Dr, Houston, TX 77039
    1,820 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,820 vs 1,825 sqft); Built same year (1970); Same quality (Average)
    $204,717
  • 2409 Ridgeland St, Houston, TX 77039
    1,762 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,762 vs 1,825 sqft); Similar lot size (9,786 vs 10,770 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $200,274

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.

  • 3703 Sandy Meadow Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-18-2026 | 1,932 sqft | $88/sqft | built 1965 | 6% size difference (1,932 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $170,000
  • 5203 Sandydale Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    September-1-2026 | 1,629 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1968 | 11% size difference (1,629 sqft); Similar age (1968); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 1527 Debeney Dr, Houston, TX 77039
    June-11-2026 | 1,744 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,744 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $185,000
  • 3606 Bethany Ln, Houston, TX 77039
    August-24-2026 | 1,470 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1969 | Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000
  • 3807 Cherry Meadow Dr, Houston, TX 77039
    April-21-2026 | 1,737 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (1,737 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $248,000

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.