Harris Value

5134 Torchlight Dr, Houston, TX 77035

2,397 sqft, built 1956, in Westbury Appraised at $318,670 for 2026.

Harris County account 0840100000035

Appraised value
$318,670
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,397 sqft
$133 per sqft
Year built
1956
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 0.7% from $320,997 in 2025 to $318,670 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $133 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Westbury neighborhood and ZIP 77035.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 508 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $180 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5203 Briarbend Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    2,460 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (2,460 vs 2,397 sqft); Similar age (1957 vs 1956); Similar lot size (8,475 vs 9,052 sqft)
    $277,706
  • 5214 Kingfisher Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    2,362 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (2,362 vs 2,397 sqft); Built same year (1956); Lot 10% larger (10,000 vs 9,052 sqft)
    $320,580
  • 5231 Redstart St, Houston, TX 77035
    2,295 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (2,295 vs 2,397 sqft); Similar age (1957 vs 1956); Similar lot size (9,520 vs 9,052 sqft)
    $312,589
  • 5010 Hazelton St, Houston, TX 77035
    2,416 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (2,416 vs 2,397 sqft); Similar lot size (8,400 vs 9,052 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $296,985
  • 5014 Waycross St, Houston, TX 77035
    2,494 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,494 vs 2,397 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1956); Similar lot size (9,765 vs 9,052 sqft)
    $309,997

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.

  • 4326 Briarbend Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    July-31-2026 | 2,400 sqft | $212/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,400 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $509,000
  • 4813 Hummingbird St, Houston, TX 77035
    September-15-2026 | 2,501 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,501 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $659,900
  • 11410 Ashcroft Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    August-12-2026 | 2,421 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,421 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $319,900
  • 4630 Creekbend Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    August-20-2026 | 2,252 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (2,252 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $464,900
  • 4842 Briarbend Dr, Houston, TX 77035
    September-9-2026 | 2,159 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1955 | 10% size difference (2,159 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $414,900

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.