Harris Value

5002 Ward St, Houston, TX 77021

1,299 sqft, built 1953, in South Side Appraised at $166,311 for 2026.

Harris County account 0771040230579

Appraised value
$166,311
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$197,596
Living area
1,299 sqft
$128 per sqft
Year built
1953
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 $151,192 in 2025 to $166,311 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $128 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $31,285 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77021.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 584 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $105 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5014 Andrea St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,298 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,298 vs 1,299 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1953); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,455 sqft)
    $197,959
  • 5123 Idaho St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,318 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,318 vs 1,299 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1953); Similar lot size (7,260 vs 7,455 sqft)
    $200,302
  • 5110 Idaho St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,308 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,308 vs 1,299 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1953); Similar lot size (7,080 vs 7,455 sqft)
    $175,362
  • 5102 Idaho St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,308 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,308 vs 1,299 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1953); Similar lot size (7,080 vs 7,455 sqft)
    $180,862
  • 5143 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
    1,293 sqft | $178/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,293 vs 1,299 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1953); Similar lot size (6,974 vs 7,455 sqft)
    $229,582

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.

  • 5107 Kingsbury St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-4-2026 | 1,328 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,328 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 7108 Eastwood St, Houston, TX 77021
    August-11-2026 | 1,326 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,326 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,888
  • 5026 Marietta Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    August-18-2026 | 1,232 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1950 | 5% size difference (1,232 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 4935 Enyart St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-21-2026 | 1,380 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,380 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $240,000
  • 5135 Balkin St, Houston, TX 77021
    August-24-2026 | 1,376 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (1,376 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $169,990

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.