Harris Value

5124 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521

1,540 sqft, built 1995, in Decker Terrace Appraised at $202,684 for 2026.

Harris County account 1142540010017

Appraised value
$202,684
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$222,310
Living area
1,540 sqft
$132 per sqft
Year built
1995
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $184,259 in 2025 to $202,684 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $132 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $19,626 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Decker Terrace neighborhood and ZIP 77521.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 168 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $142 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +8.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5200 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,492 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,492 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1995); Similar lot size (6,630 vs 6,630 sqft)
    $169,981
  • 5101 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,557 sqft | $138/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,557 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,630 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $215,559
  • 5406 Deborah Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,548 sqft | $117/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,548 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (6,420 vs 6,630 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $180,379
  • 5218 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,426 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1987 | 7% smaller (1,426 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (6,630 vs 6,630 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $193,256
  • 5208 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,646 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1984 | 7% larger (1,646 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (6,630 vs 6,630 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $169,885

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.

  • 5314 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    September-28-2026 | 1,575 sqft | $127/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,575 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 602 Briarclift Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    September-18-2026 | 1,538 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,538 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000
  • 1527 Country Club Cove Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
    August-7-2026 | 1,699 sqft | $147/sqft | built 2002 | 10% size difference (1,699 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,000
  • 7826 Chervil Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    July-6-2026 | 1,577 sqft | $136/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (1,577 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000
  • 8031 Berkely Ct, Baytown, TX 77521
    June-24-2026 | 1,609 sqft | $155/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (1,609 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,000

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.