Harris Value

408 James St, Houston, TX 77009

1,566 sqft, built 1910, in Northside Appraised at $447,852 for 2026.

Harris County account 0031960000030

Appraised value
$447,852
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$449,382
Living area
1,566 sqft
$286 per sqft
Year built
1910
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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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 $407,139 in 2025 to $447,852 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $286 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $1,530 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77009.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,151 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $234 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +10.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 403 Winnie St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,586 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1910 | Similar size (1,586 vs 1,566 sqft); Built same year (1910); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,230 sqft)
    $360,819
  • 407 Paschall St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,540 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1910 | Similar size (1,540 vs 1,566 sqft); Built same year (1910); Similar lot size (4,500 vs 4,230 sqft)
    $381,510
  • 415 Marie St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,529 sqft | $265/sqft | built 1910 | Similar size (1,529 vs 1,566 sqft); Built same year (1910); Similar lot size (4,500 vs 4,230 sqft)
    $404,775
  • 408 Winnie St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,615 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1910 | Similar size (1,615 vs 1,566 sqft); Built same year (1910); Similar lot size (4,500 vs 4,230 sqft)
    $426,415
  • 205 Marie St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,467 sqft | $295/sqft | built 1910 | 6% smaller (1,467 vs 1,566 sqft); Built same year (1910); Similar lot size (4,500 vs 4,230 sqft)
    $432,314

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.

  • 508 Dell Ct, Houston, TX 77009
    September-15-2026 | 1,600 sqft | $281/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,600 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $450,000
  • 1921 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-8-2026 | 1,500 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,500 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 621 Wendel St, Houston, TX 77009
    August-17-2026 | 1,626 sqft | $522/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,626 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $849,000
  • 1011 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009
    July-21-2026 | 1,592 sqft | $550/sqft | built 1926 | Similar size (1,592 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $874,999
  • 1032 Algregg St, Houston, TX 77009
    June-2-2026 | 1,581 sqft | $380/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,581 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $600,000

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.