Harris Value

5216 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023

1,316 sqft, built 1945, in South Central Houston Appraised at $381,653 for 2026.

Harris County account 0552410000004

Appraised value
$381,653
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,316 sqft
$290 per sqft
Year built
1945
Average quality

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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 3.1% from $370,037 in 2025 to $381,653 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $290 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5119 Claremont St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,306 sqft | $251/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,306 vs 1,316 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1945); Similar lot size (5,300 vs 5,450 sqft)
    $327,767
  • 5222 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,234 sqft | $279/sqft | built 1945 | 6% smaller (1,234 vs 1,316 sqft); Built same year (1945); Similar lot size (5,300 vs 5,450 sqft)
    $344,367
  • 5234 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,298 sqft | $261/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,298 vs 1,316 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1945); Similar lot size (5,300 vs 5,450 sqft)
    $338,387
  • 5309 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,216 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1945 | 8% smaller (1,216 vs 1,316 sqft); Built same year (1945); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,450 sqft)
    $278,890
  • 5310 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,344 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,344 vs 1,316 sqft); Built same year (1945); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,450 sqft)
    $294,077

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.

  • 4415 Walker St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-3-2026 | 1,425 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1936 | 8% size difference (1,425 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); 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); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000
  • 5519 Hillman St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-9-2026 | 1,210 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1936 | 8% size difference (1,210 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 1914 Santa Rosa St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-13-2026 | 1,148 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1949 | 13% size difference (1,148 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 5508 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-21-2026 | 1,459 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1938 | 11% size difference (1,459 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,900

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.