Harris Value

4972 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493

1,806 sqft, built 2002, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $299,451 for 2026.

Harris County account 1172610020017

Appraised value
$299,451
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,806 sqft
$166 per sqft
Year built
2002
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 decreased 0.6% from $301,207 in 2025 to $299,451 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $166 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Heritage Meadows neighborhood and ZIP 77493.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 60 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $150 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +0.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4913 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,769 sqft | $186/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (1,769 vs 1,806 sqft); Similar age (2003 vs 2002); Similar lot size (6,970 vs 6,970 sqft)
    $328,214
  • 5000 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,912 sqft | $160/sqft | built 2001 | 6% larger (1,912 vs 1,806 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2002); Similar lot size (6,890 vs 6,970 sqft)
    $305,536
  • 5012 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,808 sqft | $163/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (1,808 vs 1,806 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 2002); Lot 10% smaller (6,255 vs 6,970 sqft)
    $293,893
  • 4919 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,951 sqft | $162/sqft | built 2001 | 8% larger (1,951 vs 1,806 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2002); Similar lot size (6,970 vs 6,970 sqft)
    $316,040
  • 5063 Morrison Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    1,912 sqft | $161/sqft | built 2002 | 6% larger (1,912 vs 1,806 sqft); Built same year (2002); Similar lot size (6,534 vs 6,970 sqft)
    $307,711

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.

  • 6130 N Fawnlake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-11-2026 | 1,813 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,813 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 5815 Wagon Run Ct, Katy, TX 77493
    September-4-2026 | 1,849 sqft | $149/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (1,849 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | 7% size difference (1,930 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 24615 Colonial Elm Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    August-18-2026 | 1,645 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2006 | 9% size difference (1,645 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 1505 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    July-8-2026 | 1,970 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1998 | 9% size difference (1,970 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,000

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.