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400 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,844 sqft, built 1948, in Goose Creek Appraised at $249,794 for 2026.

Harris County account 0670430090005

Appraised value
$249,794
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,844 sqft
$135 per sqft
Year built
1948
Low 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 increased 6.9% from $233,674 in 2025 to $249,794 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $135 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 401 E Wright St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,836 sqft | $121/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,836 vs 1,844 sqft); Built same year (1948); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $222,279
  • 711 Peggy Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,843 sqft | $92/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,843 vs 1,844 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1948); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $169,076
  • 1200 N 8th St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,965 sqft | $88/sqft | built 1943 | 7% larger (1,965 vs 1,844 sqft); Similar age (1943 vs 1948); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $172,306
  • 500 E Hunnicutt St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,880 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,880 vs 1,844 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $181,311
  • 4 E Murrill Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,612 sqft | $92/sqft | built 1950 | 13% smaller (1,612 vs 1,844 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1948); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 10,000 sqft)
    $147,768

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.

  • 900 S Circle Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-11-2026 | 1,907 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,907 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $194,900
  • 536 Stimpson St, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-30-2026 | 1,904 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,904 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,000
  • 1006 S Shepherd Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-21-2026 | 1,796 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,796 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $218,500
  • 1905 Tennessee St, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-12-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1948 | Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $222,000
  • 2006 Colby Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-4-2026 | 2,143 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1959 | Sold after the valuation date
    $245,000

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.