Harris Value

5131 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023

1,928 sqft, built 1938, in South Central Houston Appraised at $279,072 for 2026.

Harris County account 0552390000014

Appraised value
$279,072
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,928 sqft
$145 per sqft
Year built
1938
Average 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 2.4% from $272,521 in 2025 to $279,072 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $145 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5100 Stonewall Dr, Houston, TX 77023
    1,996 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,996 vs 1,928 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (4,935 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $308,422
  • 5109 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,800 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1938 | 7% smaller (1,800 vs 1,928 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $284,558
  • 1102 Elliston St, Houston, TX 77023
    2,044 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1935 | 6% larger (2,044 vs 1,928 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $267,220
  • 5117 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    2,096 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1940 | 9% larger (2,096 vs 1,928 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $327,616
  • 5102 Stonewall Dr, Houston, TX 77023
    1,996 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,996 vs 1,928 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,392 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $337,110

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.

  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | 6% size difference (1,821 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 4530 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-22-2026 | 1,890 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1919 | Similar size (1,890 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,995
  • 5420 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-30-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (1,782 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,845
  • 5211 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-8-2026 | 1,776 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1930 | 8% size difference (1,776 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $340,000
  • 2421 Wilshire St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-14-2026 | 1,764 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1928 | 8% size difference (1,764 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900

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.