Harris Value

4973 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493

1,984 sqft, built 2002, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $304,635 for 2026.

Harris County account 1172610020013

Appraised value
$304,635
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,984 sqft
$154 per sqft
Year built
2002
Good quality

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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 9.9% from $277,090 in 2025 to $304,635 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $154 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.

  • 5024 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    1,944 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,944 vs 1,984 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 2002); Similar lot size (10,409 vs 10,019 sqft)
    $309,269
  • 4984 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    2,024 sqft | $155/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (2,024 vs 1,984 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2002); Lot 13% smaller (8,712 vs 10,019 sqft)
    $314,266
  • 5072 Morrison Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    1,912 sqft | $166/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (1,912 vs 1,984 sqft); Built same year (2002); Lot 13% smaller (8,708 vs 10,019 sqft)
    $317,707
  • 5033 Morrison Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    2,061 sqft | $157/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (2,061 vs 1,984 sqft); Built same year (2002); Lot 13% smaller (8,712 vs 10,019 sqft)
    $322,677
  • 4937 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,823 sqft | $166/sqft | built 2002 | 8% smaller (1,823 vs 1,984 sqft); Built same year (2002); Similar lot size (9,148 vs 10,019 sqft)
    $302,474

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.

  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,930 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 6919 Northchester Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-15-2026 | 1,984 sqft | $171/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (1,984 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $340,000
  • 6130 N Fawnlake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-11-2026 | 1,813 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2006 | 9% size difference (1,813 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 1505 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    July-8-2026 | 1,970 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,970 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,000
  • 4438 Modica Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    June-26-2026 | 1,929 sqft | $155/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (1,929 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000

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.