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5223 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX 77021

1,559 sqft, built 1950, in South Side Appraised at $263,780 for 2026.

Harris County account 0760960130025

Appraised value
$263,780
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,559 sqft
$169 per sqft
Year built
1950
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 1.7% from $259,485 in 2025 to $263,780 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $169 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 293 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $127 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5103 Stuyvesant Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    1,556 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,556 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,770 vs 7,392 sqft)
    $240,302
  • 5319 Newkirk Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    1,477 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1950 | 5% smaller (1,477 vs 1,559 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (7,347 vs 7,392 sqft)
    $244,902
  • 5031 Dickens Rd, Houston, TX 77021
    1,598 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,598 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,158 vs 7,392 sqft)
    $234,287
  • 5326 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX 77021
    1,497 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,497 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,364 vs 7,392 sqft)
    $192,504
  • 5046 Nassau Rd, Houston, TX 77021
    1,524 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,524 vs 1,559 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,020 vs 7,392 sqft)
    $204,967

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.

  • 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
  • 5501 Milart St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-25-2026 | 1,464 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1949 | 6% size difference (1,464 sqft); Similar age (1949); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000
  • 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
  • 4810 Winnetka St, Houston, TX 77021
    September-14-2026 | 1,602 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,602 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 5251 Perry St, Houston, TX 77021
    July-31-2026 | 1,625 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,625 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,999

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.