Harris Value

5221 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023

1,879 sqft, built 1950, in South Central Houston Appraised at $365,611 for 2026.

Harris County account 0121350150021

Appraised value
$365,611
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,879 sqft
$195 per sqft
Year built
1950
Average quality

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 2.7% from $355,965 in 2025 to $365,611 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $195 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.

  • 5111 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,678 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1959 | 11% smaller (1,678 vs 1,879 sqft); Similar lot size (8,000 vs 8,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $295,449
  • 5011 Stimson St, Houston, TX 77023
    2,189 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1950 | Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (7,776 vs 8,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $346,581
  • 5202 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,761 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1945 | 6% smaller (1,761 vs 1,879 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1950); Same quality (Average)
    $265,816
  • 1125 Altic St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,960 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,960 vs 1,879 sqft); Lot 19% smaller (6,500 vs 8,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $330,233
  • 5107 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,525 sqft | $266/sqft | built 1945 | Similar age (1945 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,630 vs 8,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $404,966

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.

  • 6637 Merry Ln, Houston, TX 77023
    August-31-2026 | 2,013 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1954 | 7% size difference (2,013 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $469,000
  • 7515 Magnolia St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-31-2026 | 1,708 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1950 | 9% size difference (1,708 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,821 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 6443 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-29-2026 | 2,056 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1960 | 9% size difference (2,056 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 6719 Meadowlawn St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-2-2026 | 1,571 sqft | $239/sqft | built 1938 | Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000

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.