Harris Value

316 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,240 sqft, built 1950, in Goose Creek Appraised at $115,068 for 2026.

Harris County account 0500740000002

Appraised value
$115,068
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$119,725
Living area
1,240 sqft
$93 per sqft
Year built
1950
Low 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 $104,608 in 2025 to $115,068 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $93 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $4,657 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 610 E Hunnicutt St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,234 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,234 vs 1,240 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $110,530
  • 805 Pearl Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,225 sqft | $93/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,225 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Similar lot size (6,200 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $113,886
  • 407 Ruth Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,268 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,268 vs 1,240 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (5,923 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $141,009
  • 704 E Lobit Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,214 sqft | $94/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,214 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1950); Similar lot size (6,050 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $114,133
  • 709 N First St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,252 sqft | $82/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,252 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1950); Lot 11% smaller (5,500 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $102,154

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.

  • 2206 Alabama St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-17-2026 | 1,100 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1948 | 11% size difference (1,100 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $129,999
  • 901 S 7th St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-1-2026 | 1,248 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,248 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $210,000
  • 1705 Chilton Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-18-2026 | 1,366 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1956 | 10% size difference (1,366 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 709 E Gulf St, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-4-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $207,900
  • 805 S Circle Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    April-23-2026 | 1,204 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,204 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $169,900

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.