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5217 Ratama St, Houston, TX 77017

1,344 sqft, built 1940, in Meadowbrook / Allendale Appraised at $234,225 for 2026.

Harris County account 0752390110005

Appraised value
$234,225
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,344 sqft
$174 per sqft
Year built
1940
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 stayed about the same, from $234,225 in 2025 to $234,225 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $174 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meadowbrook / Allendale neighborhood and ZIP 77017.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 54 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $137 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5107 Ratama St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,344 sqft | $70/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,344 vs 1,344 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (6,500 vs 6,760 sqft)
    $93,735
  • 8226 Elrod St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,568 sqft | $175/sqft | built 1940 | Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (7,057 vs 6,760 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $275,000
  • 5012 Ratama St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,260 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1940 | 6% smaller (1,260 vs 1,344 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 11% smaller (6,045 vs 6,760 sqft)
    $128,868
  • 5219 Lantana St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,374 sqft | $121/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,374 vs 1,344 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 18% smaller (5,570 vs 6,760 sqft)
    $166,556
  • 8218 Crepe Myrtle St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,013 sqft | $195/sqft | built 1940 | Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (6,100 vs 6,760 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $197,600

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.

  • 8511 Findlay St, Houston, TX 77017
    September-2-2026 | 1,350 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,350 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 8527 Brower St, Houston, TX 77017
    June-12-2026 | 1,418 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,418 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 8354 Wier Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    April-27-2026 | 1,281 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,281 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $179,000
  • 8520 Glenview Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    September-4-2026 | 1,525 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1946 | 14% size difference (1,525 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $129,000
  • 5711 Turtle Creek Rd, Houston, TX 77017
    July-22-2026 | 1,426 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1952 | 6% size difference (1,426 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $119,500

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.