Harris Value

4438 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023

1,845 sqft, built 1929, in South Central Houston Appraised at $283,981 for 2026.

Harris County account 0130520500010

Appraised value
$283,981
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$320,512
Living area
1,845 sqft
$154 per sqft
Year built
1929
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 $258,165 in 2025 to $283,981 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $154 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $36,531 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Central Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77023.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 790 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $236 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4328 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,842 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,842 vs 1,845 sqft); Built same year (1929); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $312,632
  • 4306 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,755 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,755 vs 1,845 sqft); Built same year (1929); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $335,963
  • 4421 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,862 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,862 vs 1,845 sqft); Similar lot size (6,150 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $354,931
  • 4322 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,892 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1932 | Similar size (1,892 vs 1,845 sqft); Similar age (1932 vs 1929); Similar lot size (6,250 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $313,339
  • 4411 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,800 sqft | $197/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,800 vs 1,845 sqft); Similar lot size (5,750 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $354,829

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.

  • 4530 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-22-2026 | 1,890 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1919 | Similar size (1,890 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,995
  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,821 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 5211 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-8-2026 | 1,776 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,776 sqft); Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $340,000
  • 1433 Scharpe St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-20-2026 | 1,647 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1929 | 11% size difference (1,647 sqft); Similar age (1929); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 2421 Wilshire St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-14-2026 | 1,764 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,764 sqft); Similar age (1928); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900

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.