Harris Value

5223 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023

1,257 sqft, built 1956, in South Central Houston Appraised at $292,744 for 2026.

Harris County account 0651180030013

Appraised value
$292,744
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,257 sqft
$233 per sqft
Year built
1956
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 17.9% from $248,360 in 2025 to $292,744 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $233 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.

  • 5139 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,265 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,265 vs 1,257 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (5,985 vs 6,700 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $266,178
  • 5106 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,211 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,211 vs 1,257 sqft); Similar lot size (6,360 vs 6,700 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $275,625
  • 5130 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,182 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1945 | 6% smaller (1,182 vs 1,257 sqft); Similar lot size (6,360 vs 6,700 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $281,431
  • 5301 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,232 sqft | $303/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,232 vs 1,257 sqft); Similar lot size (6,300 vs 6,700 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $373,882
  • 5411 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,298 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,298 vs 1,257 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $216,170

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.

  • 3734 Penwood Way, Houston, TX 77023
    August-5-2026 | 1,168 sqft | $117/sqft | built 1950 | 7% size difference (1,168 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $137,000
  • 3823 Erby St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-18-2026 | 1,095 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1950 | 13% size difference (1,095 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 2226 Rainbow Dr, Houston, TX 77023
    September-14-2026 | 1,152 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1946 | 8% size difference (1,152 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000
  • 1923 Esperanza St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-4-2026 | 1,220 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,220 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 6449 Country Club Dr, Houston, TX 77023
    April-22-2026 | 1,335 sqft | $247/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (1,335 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $330,000

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