Harris Value property tax analysis

4 Shadow Lawn St, Houston, TX 77005

5,445 sqft, built 1929, in University Place Appraised at $2,979,443 for 2026.

Harris County account 0523230010001

Appraised value
$2,979,443
Tax year 2026
Market value
$3,913,500
Living area
5,445 sqft
$547 per sqft
Year built
1929
Excellent
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Why this page matters for a protest

A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.

The county value changed +10.0% from $2,708,585 in 2025 to $2,979,443 in 2026.

Public valuation context

Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.

  • Value movementThe appraised value increased +10.0% from $2,708,585 in 2025 to $2,979,443 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $547 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $934,057 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the University Place neighborhood and ZIP 77005.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 13 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $616 per square foot.
  • Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.9% on average.
  • Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).