Harris Value

518 W Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77079

3,405 sqft, built 1969, in Memorial Appraised at $1,326,326 for 2026.

Harris County account 0961490000011

Appraised value
$1,326,326
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,426,849
Living area
3,405 sqft
$390 per sqft
Year built
1969
Good quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 $1,205,751 in 2025 to $1,326,326 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $390 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $100,523 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Memorial neighborhood and ZIP 77079.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 151 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $383 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 627 Ramblewood Rd, Houston, TX 77079
    3,469 sqft | $413/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (3,469 vs 3,405 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1969); Similar lot size (15,216 vs 15,525 sqft)
    $1,433,729
  • 534 Regentview Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    3,289 sqft | $500/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (3,289 vs 3,405 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1969); Similar lot size (14,300 vs 15,525 sqft)
    $1,644,566
  • 615 Ramblewood Rd, Houston, TX 77079
    3,530 sqft | $372/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (3,530 vs 3,405 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1969); Similar lot size (14,372 vs 15,525 sqft)
    $1,314,500
  • 523 W Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    3,547 sqft | $444/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (3,547 vs 3,405 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1969); Similar lot size (16,180 vs 15,525 sqft)
    $1,574,356
  • 675 Ramblewood Rd, Houston, TX 77079
    3,114 sqft | $473/sqft | built 1962 | 8% smaller (3,114 vs 3,405 sqft); Similar lot size (15,552 vs 15,525 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $1,472,828

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.

  • 14810 Chadbourne Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    September-18-2026 | 3,308 sqft | $295/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (3,308 sqft); Similar age (1970); Sold after the valuation date
    $975,000
  • 542 Ramblewood Rd, Houston, TX 77079
    August-26-2026 | 3,752 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1967 | 10% size difference (3,752 sqft); Similar age (1967); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,650,000
  • 14219 Apple Tree Rd, Houston, TX 77079
    July-15-2026 | 3,366 sqft | $356/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (3,366 sqft); Similar age (1968); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,198,000
  • 127 Fawnlake Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    September-30-2026 | 3,597 sqft | $499/sqft | built 1964 | 6% size difference (3,597 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,794,000
  • 12914 Queensbury Ln, Houston, TX 77079
    August-11-2026 | 3,500 sqft | $457/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,500 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,599,000

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