Harris Value

5215 Balkin St, Houston, TX 77021

1,500 sqft, built 1949, in South Side Appraised at $144,997 for 2026.

Harris County account 0771020160020

Appraised value
$144,997
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,500 sqft
$97 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 increased 8.4% from $133,762 in 2025 to $144,997 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $97 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.

  • 5243 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,500 sqft | $98/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,500 vs 1,500 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (8,153 vs 8,310 sqft)
    $147,093
  • 5315 Browncroft St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,500 sqft | $94/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,500 vs 1,500 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 8,310 sqft)
    $141,729
  • 5207 Balkin St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,550 sqft | $83/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,550 vs 1,500 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (8,013 vs 8,310 sqft)
    $129,099
  • 6307 Beekman Rd, Houston, TX 77021
    1,483 sqft | $89/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,483 vs 1,500 sqft); Built same year (1949); Similar lot size (9,000 vs 8,310 sqft)
    $132,162
  • 6127 Cavanaugh St, Houston, TX 77021
    1,464 sqft | $87/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,464 vs 1,500 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (7,850 vs 8,310 sqft)
    $127,992

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.

  • 4810 Winnetka St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-14-2026 | 1,602 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1953 | 7% size difference (1,602 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 7019 Sherwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
    September-22-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $75/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,532 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $114,900
  • 5251 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-31-2026 | 1,625 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1951 | 8% size difference (1,625 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,999
  • 4935 Enyart St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-21-2026 | 1,380 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1950 | 8% size difference (1,380 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $240,000
  • 6723 London St, Houston, TX 77021
    August-20-2026 | 1,538 sqft | $47/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (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.