Harris Value

4031 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021

3,155 sqft, built 1955, in South Side Appraised at $538,695 for 2026.

Harris County account 0611390090038

Appraised value
$538,695
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,155 sqft
$171 per sqft
Year built
1955
Good quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 4.6% from $515,113 in 2025 to $538,695 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $171 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77021.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 94 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $167 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4127 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    3,294 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (3,294 vs 3,155 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (13,500 vs 13,516 sqft)
    $449,970
  • 4418 Fernwood Ct, Houston, TX 77021
    3,268 sqft | $208/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (3,268 vs 3,155 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1955); Similar lot size (14,130 vs 13,516 sqft)
    $678,613
  • 4119 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    2,903 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1955 | 8% smaller (2,903 vs 3,155 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (14,220 vs 13,516 sqft)
    $457,115
  • 4425 Laurel Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    3,481 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1948 | 10% larger (3,481 vs 3,155 sqft); Similar lot size (14,018 vs 13,516 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $464,575
  • 4022 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    3,304 sqft | $130/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (3,304 vs 3,155 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (11,475 vs 13,516 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $428,841

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.

  • 4102 Charleston St, Houston, TX 77021
    August-27-2026 | 2,432 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1952 | Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 3631 Luca St, Houston, TX 77021
    June-24-2026 | 2,850 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1945 | 10% size difference (2,850 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 3215 Milburn St, Houston, TX 77021
    May-29-2026 | 2,991 sqft | $142/sqft | built 1949 | 5% size difference (2,991 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 3702 Charleston St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-23-2026 | 2,295 sqft | $244/sqft | built 1950 | Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $560,000
  • 3415 Charleston St, Houston, TX 77021
    April-13-2026 | 3,461 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1945 | 10% size difference (3,461 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000

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