Harris Value property tax analysis

5206 Carew St, Houston, TX 77096

1,480 sqft, built 1955, in Meyerland Area Appraised at $442,218 for 2026.

Harris County account 0853790000034

Appraised value
$442,218
Tax year 2026
Market value
$483,653
Living area
1,480 sqft
$299 per sqft
Year built
1955
Average
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 +20.0% from $368,515 in 2025 to $442,218 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 +20.0% from $368,515 in 2025 to $442,218 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $299 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $41,435 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meyerland Area neighborhood and ZIP 77096.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 405 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $247 per square foot.
  • Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +13.8% 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).