Harris Value

5209 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023

1,325 sqft, built 1938, in South Central Houston Appraised at $333,714 for 2026.

Harris County account 0552370000020

Appraised value
$333,714
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$334,235
Living area
1,325 sqft
$252 per sqft
Year built
1938
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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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 $303,377 in 2025 to $333,714 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $252 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $521 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Central Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77023.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 681 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $224 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1210 Pearson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,334 sqft | $185/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,334 vs 1,325 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $246,244
  • 1106 Elliston St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,312 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,312 vs 1,325 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $244,477
  • 1406 Gustav St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,300 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,300 vs 1,325 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $296,168
  • 1310 Gustav St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,350 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,350 vs 1,325 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $276,649
  • 1314 Pearson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,351 sqft | $202/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,351 vs 1,325 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $272,894

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.

  • 5508 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-21-2026 | 1,459 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1938 | 10% size difference (1,459 sqft); Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,900
  • 4415 Walker St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-3-2026 | 1,425 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1936 | 8% size difference (1,425 sqft); Similar age (1936); Sold after the valuation date
    $380,000
  • 6401 Stratton St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-24-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1939 | 9% size difference (1,440 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000
  • 5519 Hillman St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-9-2026 | 1,210 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1936 | 9% size difference (1,210 sqft); Similar age (1936); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 2030 Palo Alto St, Houston, TX 77023
    April-13-2026 | 1,221 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (1,221 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $264,888

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.