Harris Value

4243 Law St, Houston, TX 77005

2,884 sqft, built 1993 Appraised at $1,229,888 for 2026.

Harris County account 0552850000005

Appraised value
$1,229,888
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,260,734
Living area
2,884 sqft
$426 per sqft
Year built
1993
Excellent quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $1,118,080 in 2025 to $1,229,888 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $426 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $30,846 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77005.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 273 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $459 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4238 Dartmouth Ave, Houston, TX 77005
    2,934 sqft | $455/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (2,934 vs 2,884 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $1,333,836
  • 4219 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
    2,938 sqft | $441/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (2,938 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1990 vs 1993); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $1,295,118
  • 4204 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
    2,940 sqft | $502/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,940 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1993); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $1,474,799
  • 4224 Judson Ave, Houston, TX 77005
    2,980 sqft | $463/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,980 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1993); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $1,378,939
  • 4207 Albans Rd, Houston, TX 77005
    3,082 sqft | $457/sqft | built 1994 | 7% larger (3,082 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1993); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $1,408,727

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.

  • 4028 Byron St, Houston, TX 77005
    September-9-2026 | 3,034 sqft | $588/sqft | built 1990 | 5% size difference (3,034 sqft); Similar age (1990); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 4248 Dartmouth Ave, Houston, TX 77005
    September-11-2026 | 2,722 sqft | $459/sqft | built 1989 | 6% size difference (2,722 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,249,000
  • 4111 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
    September-25-2026 | 2,730 sqft | $495/sqft | built 2000 | 5% size difference (2,730 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,350,000
  • 3803 Marquette St, Houston, TX 77005
    June-26-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $535/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,982 sqft); Similar age (1995); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,595,000
  • 4131 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
    July-31-2026 | 2,961 sqft | $490/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (2,961 sqft); Similar age (1990); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,450,000

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.