Harris Value

5042 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493

2,288 sqft, built 1999, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $341,159 for 2026.

Harris County account 1172610010008

Appraised value
$341,159
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,288 sqft
$149 per sqft
Year built
1999
Good quality

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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 decreased 2.5% from $350,010 in 2025 to $341,159 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $149 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.

  • 5078 Morrison Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    2,481 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1997 | 8% larger (2,481 vs 2,288 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1999); Similar lot size (8,956 vs 9,813 sqft)
    $334,404
  • 4973 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,984 sqft | $154/sqft | built 2002 | 13% smaller (1,984 vs 2,288 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 1999); Similar lot size (10,019 vs 9,813 sqft)
    $304,635
  • 5061 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    2,559 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1998 | 12% larger (2,559 vs 2,288 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Similar lot size (9,099 vs 9,813 sqft)
    $343,089
  • 5036 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    2,288 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,288 vs 2,288 sqft); Built same year (1999); Same quality (Good)
    $343,478
  • 5049 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    2,426 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1998 | 6% larger (2,426 vs 2,288 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Lot 18% smaller (8,040 vs 9,813 sqft)
    $320,519

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.

  • 23526 Verona River Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-15-2026 | 2,259 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (2,259 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $330,000
  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 6410 Pinewood Ct, Katy, TX 77493
    April-17-2026 | 2,224 sqft | $161/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (2,224 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $357,000
  • 2706 Key West Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-4-2026 | 2,190 sqft | $133/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,190 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $292,000
  • 1719 Charlton House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    June-12-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1996 | 8% size difference (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $339,990

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.