Harris Value

4038 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021

2,102 sqft, built 1949, in South Side Appraised at $396,912 for 2026.

Harris County account 0611390100042

Appraised value
$396,912
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,102 sqft
$189 per sqft
Year built
1949
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 stayed about the same, from $396,912 in 2025 to $396,912 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $189 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.

  • 4114 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    2,080 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (2,080 vs 2,102 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1949); Similar lot size (14,025 vs 13,500 sqft)
    $435,741
  • 4118 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    1,939 sqft | $263/sqft | built 1949 | 8% smaller (1,939 vs 2,102 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (12,720 vs 13,500 sqft)
    $509,995
  • 4108 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    2,272 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1943 | 8% larger (2,272 vs 2,102 sqft); Similar lot size (13,349 vs 13,500 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $519,567
  • 4225 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    2,388 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1950 | 14% larger (2,388 vs 2,102 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Lot 13% smaller (11,700 vs 13,500 sqft)
    $389,079
  • 4421 Laurel Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    2,003 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (2,003 vs 2,102 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1949); Same quality (Good)
    $341,013

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
  • 3702 Charleston St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-23-2026 | 2,295 sqft | $244/sqft | built 1950 | 9% size difference (2,295 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $560,000
  • 3327 Charleston St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-17-2026 | 2,142 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (2,142 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 5130 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
    June-23-2026 | 2,061 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,061 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $240,000
  • 4914 Gammage St, Houston, TX 77021
    April-9-2026 | 2,110 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,110 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $262,200

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.