Harris Value

401 S 5th St, La Porte, TX 77571

1,170 sqft, built 1952 Appraised at $273,727 for 2026.

Harris County account 0231530000001

Appraised value
$273,727
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,170 sqft
$234 per sqft
Year built
1952
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 12.3% from $243,662 in 2025 to $273,727 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $234 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77571.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 541 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $142 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 709 S 4th St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,163 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,163 vs 1,170 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1952); Similar lot size (18,750 vs 18,750 sqft)
    $138,569
  • 509 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,260 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1950 | 8% larger (1,260 vs 1,170 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1952); Lot 17% smaller (15,625 vs 18,750 sqft)
    $146,295
  • 402 S 1st St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,092 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1956 | 7% smaller (1,092 vs 1,170 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1952); Same quality (Low)
    $142,923
  • 427 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,104 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1944 | 6% smaller (1,104 vs 1,170 sqft); Same quality (Low); Same neighborhood
    $118,969
  • 416 S 6th St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,228 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,228 vs 1,170 sqft); Same quality (Low); Same neighborhood
    $142,370

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.

  • 3121 Hillsdale St, La Porte, TX 77571
    September-25-2026 | 1,348 sqft | $130/sqft | built 1958 | Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000
  • 9605 Belfast Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
    July-10-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,000
  • 503 S Kansas St, La Porte, TX 77571
    April-15-2026 | 1,144 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,144 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $159,990
  • 702 S Nugent St, La Porte, TX 77571
    September-17-2026 | 1,398 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1955 | Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,500
  • 223 E Forest Ave Shoreacres, TX 77571
    August-31-2026 | 1,280 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1970 | 9% size difference (1,280 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $185,000

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.