Harris Value

404 Steele Rd Highlands, TX 77562

1,191 sqft, built 1940, in Elena Townsite Appraised at $114,121 for 2026.

Harris County account 0591480090098

Appraised value
$114,121
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$135,279
Living area
1,191 sqft
$96 per sqft
Year built
1940
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $103,747 in 2025 to $114,121 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $96 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $21,158 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Elena Townsite neighborhood and ZIP 77562.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 254 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $195 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 909 E Wallisville Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,152 sqft | $82/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,191 sqft); Built same year (1940); Same quality (Average)
    $94,311
  • 604 Steele Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,318 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1940 | 11% larger (1,318 vs 1,191 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (15,000 vs 15,200 sqft)
    $164,070
  • 0 Jones Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,212 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,212 vs 1,191 sqft); Lot 16% larger (17,594 vs 15,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $179,740
  • 1312 N Main St Highlands, TX 77562
    1,444 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1930 | Similar lot size (14,852 vs 15,200 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $139,335
  • 604 E Houston St Highlands, TX 77562
    1,496 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1945 | Similar age (1945 vs 1940); Lot 14% larger (17,400 vs 15,200 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $196,963

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.

  • 817 S Main St Highlands, TX 77562
    September-29-2026 | 1,160 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,160 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000
  • 108 N 7th St Highlands, TX 77562
    August-11-2026 | 1,060 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1940 | 11% size difference (1,060 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $189,900
  • 1007 San Jacinto St Highlands, TX 77562
    May-1-2026 | 1,320 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1940 | 11% size difference (1,320 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 111 Poinsetta Ln Highlands, TX 77562
    May-14-2026 | 1,108 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1949 | 7% size difference (1,108 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $124,900
  • 511 Jones Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    June-12-2026 | 928 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1957 | Sold after the valuation date
    $180,000

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