Harris Value

505 78th St, Houston, TX 77012

1,224 sqft, built 1940, in Magnolia Park Appraised at $108,775 for 2026.

Harris County account 0251270000003

Appraised value
$108,775
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,224 sqft
$89 per sqft
Year built
1940
Low quality

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Protest deadline

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

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 decreased 2.7% from $111,782 in 2025 to $108,775 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $89 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Magnolia Park neighborhood and ZIP 77012.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,369 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $145 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7311 Avenue J, Houston, TX 77011
    1,224 sqft | $91/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,224 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1940); Lot 14% larger (2,500 vs 2,200 sqft)
    $111,741
  • 7936 Canal St, Houston, TX 77012
    1,216 sqft | $91/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,216 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1940); Lot 14% larger (2,500 vs 2,200 sqft)
    $110,098
  • 8025 Avenue B, Houston, TX 77012
    1,178 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,178 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1940); Similar lot size (2,205 vs 2,200 sqft)
    $127,453
  • 7814 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77012
    1,198 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,198 vs 1,224 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1940); Lot 14% larger (2,500 vs 2,200 sqft)
    $208,321
  • 7621 Avenue I, Houston, TX 77012
    1,235 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,235 vs 1,224 sqft); Lot 14% larger (2,500 vs 2,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $204,807

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.

  • 7626 Avenue H, Houston, TX 77012
    August-12-2026 | 1,315 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1930 | 7% size difference (1,315 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $155,000
  • 7808 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77012
    June-4-2026 | 1,353 sqft | $89/sqft | built 1935 | 10% size difference (1,353 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $119,950
  • 703 76th St, Houston, TX 77012
    August-10-2026 | 888 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1930 | Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $117,999
  • 7615 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77012
    April-21-2026 | 993 sqft | $181/sqft | built 1938 | Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $179,999

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.