Harris Value property tax analysis
5157 Mockingbird Ln, Katy, TX 77493
1,338 sqft, built 1959, in Eastway Terrace Appraised at $252,773 for 2026.
Harris County account 0845650000016
Appraised value
$252,773
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,338 sqft
$189 per sqft
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file
Why this page matters for a protest
A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.
The county value changed +10.0% from $229,794 in 2025 to $252,773 in 2026.
Public valuation context
Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.
- Value movementThe appraised value increased +10.0% from $229,794 in 2025 to $252,773 in 2026.
- Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $189 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
- Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $3,517 above the appraised value used on this page.
- Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Eastway Terrace neighborhood and ZIP 77493.
- Neighborhood value signalAmong 57 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $164 per square foot.
- Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +0.4% on average.
- Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
Recent sale history
Recent transfers help establish whether the county value is tracking real market behavior.
- $285,000 sale recorded on June-5-2026