Harris Value

5049 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493

2,426 sqft, built 1998, in Heritage Meadows Appraised at $320,519 for 2026.

Harris County account 1172610010020

Appraised value
$320,519
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,426 sqft
$132 per sqft
Year built
1998
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 1.6% from $325,685 in 2025 to $320,519 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $132 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.

  • 4966 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    2,559 sqft | $130/sqft | built 2001 | 6% larger (2,559 vs 2,426 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,841 vs 8,040 sqft)
    $333,346
  • 4949 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    2,367 sqft | $141/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (2,367 vs 2,426 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,405 vs 8,040 sqft)
    $334,396
  • 5078 Morrison Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    2,481 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,481 vs 2,426 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Lot 11% larger (8,956 vs 8,040 sqft)
    $334,404
  • 5061 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    2,559 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1998 | 6% larger (2,559 vs 2,426 sqft); Built same year (1998); Lot 13% larger (9,099 vs 8,040 sqft)
    $343,089
  • 5043 N Nelson Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    2,087 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1997 | 14% smaller (2,087 vs 2,426 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,920 vs 8,040 sqft)
    $306,287

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.

  • 1719 Charlton House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    June-12-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $339,990
  • 23715 Norton House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    June-16-2026 | 2,489 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,489 sqft); Similar age (1997); Sold after the valuation date
    $305,000
  • 23526 Verona River Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-15-2026 | 2,259 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2018 | 7% size difference (2,259 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $330,000
  • 23522 Bracino Lake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    August-3-2026 | 2,562 sqft | $156/sqft | built 2017 | 6% size difference (2,562 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900

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.