Harris Value

505 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,614 sqft, built 1948, in Goose Creek Appraised at $197,923 for 2026.

Harris County account 0670430080009

Appraised value
$197,923
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,614 sqft
$123 per sqft
Year built
1948
Low 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 increased 10.6% from $179,000 in 2025 to $197,923 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $123 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 516 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,548 sqft | $98/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,548 vs 1,614 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $151,200
  • 405 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,536 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,536 vs 1,614 sqft); Built same year (1948); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $182,426
  • 519 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,704 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1942 | 6% larger (1,704 vs 1,614 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $212,042
  • 513 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,710 sqft | $93/sqft | built 1942 | 6% larger (1,710 vs 1,614 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $159,483
  • 710 E Adoue Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,572 sqft | $61/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,572 vs 1,614 sqft); Built same year (1948); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $95,174

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.

  • 122 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-23-2026 | 1,520 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1945 | 6% size difference (1,520 sqft); Similar age (1945); Sold after the valuation date
    $179,999
  • 1901 Texoma St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-21-2026 | 1,660 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,660 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 1905 Tennessee St, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-12-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1948 | 5% size difference (1,532 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $222,000
  • 604 Carnegie St, Baytown, TX 77520
    April-17-2026 | 1,698 sqft | $99/sqft | built 1950 | 5% size difference (1,698 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $168,000
  • 3217 Michigan St, Baytown, TX 77520
    May-5-2026 | 1,632 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,632 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $227,500

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.