Harris Value

5234 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023

1,008 sqft, built 1945, in South Central Houston Appraised at $240,708 for 2026.

Harris County account 0651180020004

Appraised value
$240,708
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,008 sqft
$239 per sqft
Year built
1945
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 increased 7.8% from $223,224 in 2025 to $240,708 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $239 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.

  • 1611 Monroe St, Houston, TX 77023
    968 sqft | $237/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (968 vs 1,008 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1945); Similar lot size (4,800 vs 4,800 sqft)
    $229,284
  • 1109 Elliston St, Houston, TX 77023
    988 sqft | $235/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (988 vs 1,008 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1945); Similar lot size (5,100 vs 4,800 sqft)
    $232,502
  • 1013 Elliston St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,039 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,039 vs 1,008 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1945); Similar lot size (5,100 vs 4,800 sqft)
    $241,085
  • 5123 Claremont St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,040 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,040 vs 1,008 sqft); Built same year (1945); Lot 10% larger (5,300 vs 4,800 sqft)
    $241,799
  • 5314 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    974 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (974 vs 1,008 sqft); Built same year (1945); Lot 10% larger (5,300 vs 4,800 sqft)
    $148,089

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.

  • 1518 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-11-2026 | 1,071 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1935 | 6% size difference (1,071 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $144,400
  • 7559 Erath St, Houston, TX 77023
    April-16-2026 | 1,035 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,035 sqft); Similar age (1942); Sold after the valuation date
    $255,000
  • 4737 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    May-15-2026 | 924 sqft | $222/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (924 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,000
  • 7447 Magnolia St, Houston, TX 77023
    May-28-2026 | 1,035 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,035 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 3823 Erby St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-18-2026 | 1,095 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1950 | 9% size difference (1,095 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000

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.