Harris Value

5238 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023

1,555 sqft, built 1940, in South Central Houston Appraised at $268,343 for 2026.

Harris County account 0651180010005

Appraised value
$268,343
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$304,720
Living area
1,555 sqft
$173 per sqft
Year built
1940
Low quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $243,949 in 2025 to $268,343 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $173 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $36,377 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 5219 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,538 sqft | $193/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,538 vs 1,555 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 7,128 sqft)
    $296,747
  • 5330 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,454 sqft | $197/sqft | built 1940 | 6% smaller (1,454 vs 1,555 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (7,000 vs 7,128 sqft)
    $286,491
  • 5423 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,415 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1940 | 9% smaller (1,415 vs 1,555 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (7,010 vs 7,128 sqft)
    $253,396
  • 5303 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,466 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1940 | 6% smaller (1,466 vs 1,555 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 12% larger (8,000 vs 7,128 sqft)
    $228,695
  • 1308 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,560 sqft | $226/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,560 vs 1,555 sqft); Built same year (1940); Same quality (Low)
    $353,344

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.

  • 6719 Meadowlawn St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-2-2026 | 1,571 sqft | $239/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,571 sqft); Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000
  • 6673 Sylvan Rd, Houston, TX 77023
    June-8-2026 | 1,672 sqft | $260/sqft | built 1939 | 8% size difference (1,672 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $435,000
  • 6401 Stratton St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-24-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1939 | 7% size difference (1,440 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000
  • 1433 Scharpe St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-20-2026 | 1,647 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1929 | 6% size difference (1,647 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 4415 Walker St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-3-2026 | 1,425 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1936 | 8% size difference (1,425 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $380,000

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