Harris Value

5211 Balkin St, Houston, TX 77021

1,630 sqft, built 1949, in South Side Appraised at $134,218 for 2026.

Harris County account 0771020160021

Appraised value
$134,218
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$135,663
Living area
1,630 sqft
$82 per sqft
Year built
1949
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 $122,017 in 2025 to $134,218 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $82 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $1,445 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77021.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 358 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $120 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5321 Browncroft St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,628 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,628 vs 1,630 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,084 vs 7,612 sqft)
    $136,798
  • 6015 Beekman Rd, Houston, TX 77021
    1,552 sqft | $91/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,552 vs 1,630 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,840 vs 7,612 sqft)
    $141,018
  • 5246 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,561 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,561 vs 1,630 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,169 vs 7,612 sqft)
    $139,949
  • 5227 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,648 sqft | $83/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,648 vs 1,630 sqft); Built same year (1949); Lot 11% smaller (6,782 vs 7,612 sqft)
    $136,660
  • 5206 Enyart St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,535 sqft | $58/sqft | built 1949 | 6% smaller (1,535 vs 1,630 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (7,336 vs 7,612 sqft)
    $88,968

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.

  • 5251 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-31-2026 | 1,625 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,625 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,999
  • 4810 Winnetka St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-14-2026 | 1,602 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,602 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 4522 Dewberry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-24-2026 | 1,677 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,677 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 7019 Sherwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    September-22-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,532 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $114,900
  • 6723 London St, Houston, TX 77021
    August-20-2026 | 1,538 sqft | $47/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,538 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $73,000

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.