Harris Value

5126 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023

1,348 sqft, built 1938, in South Central Houston Appraised at $270,858 for 2026.

Harris County account 0552360000007

Appraised value
$270,858
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$276,517
Living area
1,348 sqft
$201 per sqft
Year built
1938
Low 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 $246,235 in 2025 to $270,858 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $201 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $5,659 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Central Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77023.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 681 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $224 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5416 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,348 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,348 vs 1,348 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1938); Lot 11% smaller (5,500 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $257,867
  • 5135 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,323 sqft | $230/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,323 vs 1,348 sqft); Built same year (1938); Lot 12% larger (6,955 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $304,559
  • 5324 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,350 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,350 vs 1,348 sqft); Built same year (1938); Lot 15% smaller (5,250 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $239,446
  • 5106 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,216 sqft | $274/sqft | built 1935 | 10% smaller (1,216 vs 1,348 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (6,300 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $333,746
  • 5330 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,400 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,400 vs 1,348 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1938); Lot 13% smaller (5,400 vs 6,200 sqft)
    $187,487

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.

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.