Harris Value

516 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520

1,548 sqft, built 1942, in Goose Creek Appraised at $151,200 for 2026.

Harris County account 0670430080002

Appraised value
$151,200
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$188,332
Living area
1,548 sqft
$98 per sqft
Year built
1942
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 20.0% from $126,000 in 2025 to $151,200 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $98 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $37,132 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 122 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,520 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,520 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $179,345
  • 410 E Jack Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,540 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,540 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $115,294
  • 405 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,536 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,536 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $182,426
  • 505 E Sterling Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,614 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,614 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $197,923
  • 220 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,568 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,568 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1942); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $117,948

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.

  • 122 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-23-2026 | 1,520 sqft | $118/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,520 sqft); Similar age (1945); Sold after the valuation date
    $179,999
  • 1901 Texoma St, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-21-2026 | 1,660 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1958 | 7% size difference (1,660 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 1905 Tennessee St, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-12-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,532 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $222,000
  • 3205 Ohio St, Baytown, TX 77520
    July-16-2026 | 1,492 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,492 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $155,000
  • 3217 Michigan St, Baytown, TX 77520
    May-5-2026 | 1,632 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1928 | 5% size difference (1,632 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $227,500

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