Harris Value

3502 Emerald Bay Cir, Katy, TX 77449

2,896 sqft, built 1997, in Lakes Of Bridgewater Appraised at $294,743 for 2026.

Harris County account 1177930020023

Appraised value
$294,743
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,896 sqft
$102 per sqft
Year built
1997
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 2.8% from $303,313 in 2025 to $294,743 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $102 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Lakes Of Bridgewater neighborhood and ZIP 77449.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 897 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $121 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3527 Emerald Bay Cir, Katy, TX 77449
    2,896 sqft | $101/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,896 vs 2,896 sqft); Built same year (1997); Similar lot size (6,846 vs 6,826 sqft)
    $292,659
  • 3603 Lakearies Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    2,896 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,896 vs 2,896 sqft); Built same year (1997); Similar lot size (7,032 vs 6,826 sqft)
    $297,320
  • 21215 Ocean Park Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    2,896 sqft | $110/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,896 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1997); Similar lot size (6,719 vs 6,826 sqft)
    $317,109
  • 21118 Rushing Creek Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    2,840 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,840 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (6,838 vs 6,826 sqft)
    $292,609
  • 3038 Crestbrook Bend Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    2,912 sqft | $112/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (2,912 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 1997); Similar lot size (6,775 vs 6,826 sqft)
    $326,319

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.

  • 4035 Mt Whitney Way, Katy, TX 77449
    September-4-2026 | 2,721 sqft | $110/sqft | built 2004 | 6% size difference (2,721 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 20407 Westfield Estates Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    July-20-2026 | 3,028 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,028 sqft); Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $321,990
  • 19506 Tuscola Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    June-30-2026 | 2,872 sqft | $113/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (2,872 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $324,990
  • 6950 Sterling Meadow Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    June-12-2026 | 2,852 sqft | $104/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (2,852 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $298,000
  • 19423 Bear Springs Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    August-7-2026 | 2,647 sqft | $107/sqft | built 2001 | 9% size difference (2,647 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $284,500

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.