Harris Value

5006 Balkin St, Houston, TX 77021

1,166 sqft, built 1950, in South Side Appraised at $104,949 for 2026.

Harris County account 0771030120315

Appraised value
$104,949
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$126,459
Living area
1,166 sqft
$90 per sqft
Year built
1950
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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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 $95,409 in 2025 to $104,949 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $90 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $21,510 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.

  • 4910 Enyart St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,167 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,167 vs 1,166 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,435 vs 6,490 sqft)
    $166,620
  • 5142 Kelso St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,171 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,171 vs 1,166 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,490 sqft)
    $87,650
  • 5118 Hull St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,160 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,160 vs 1,166 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,376 vs 6,490 sqft)
    $195,508
  • 5019 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,180 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,180 vs 1,166 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,380 vs 6,490 sqft)
    $186,111
  • 4918 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,196 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,196 vs 1,166 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (6,490 vs 6,490 sqft)
    $186,327

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.

  • 5244 Enyart St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-10-2026 | 1,192 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,192 sqft); Similar age (1949); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 4914 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
    August-21-2026 | 1,090 sqft | $146/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (1,090 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $159,000
  • 5026 Marietta Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    August-18-2026 | 1,232 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,232 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 5107 Kingsbury St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-4-2026 | 1,328 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1951 | 14% size difference (1,328 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 6226 Sherwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    September-15-2026 | 1,073 sqft | $107/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (1,073 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $114,900

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.