Harris Value

5211 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021

1,891 sqft, built 1949, in South Side Appraised at $124,983 for 2026.

Harris County account 0771020120035

Appraised value
$124,983
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,891 sqft
$66 per sqft
Year built
1949
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 5.3% from $131,988 in 2025 to $124,983 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $66 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5339 Browncroft St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,857 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,857 vs 1,891 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,019 vs 6,782 sqft)
    $138,630
  • 5206 Dewberry St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,834 sqft | $71/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,834 vs 1,891 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,782 sqft)
    $130,639
  • 5214 Keystone St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,895 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,895 vs 1,891 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1949); Similar lot size (6,474 vs 6,782 sqft)
    $142,148
  • 5333 Browncroft St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,969 sqft | $87/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,969 vs 1,891 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,019 vs 6,782 sqft)
    $171,659
  • 5278 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,968 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,968 vs 1,891 sqft); Built same year (1949); Lot 13% larger (7,693 vs 6,782 sqft)
    $177,026

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.

  • 4522 Dewberry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-24-2026 | 1,677 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1945 | 11% size difference (1,677 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 5130 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
    June-23-2026 | 2,061 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1955 | 9% size difference (2,061 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $240,000
  • 7019 Sherwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    September-22-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1950 | Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $114,900
  • 4827 Ventura Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    June-26-2026 | 1,722 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1950 | 9% size difference (1,722 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $154,900
  • 5251 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-31-2026 | 1,625 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1951 | 14% size difference (1,625 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,999

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.