Harris Value

5239 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023

1,767 sqft, built 1930, in South Central Houston Appraised at $141,588 for 2026.

Harris County account 0530110000013

Appraised value
$141,588
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$288,662
Living area
1,767 sqft
$80 per sqft
Year built
1930
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 $128,717 in 2025 to $141,588 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $80 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $147,074 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.

  • 5311 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,767 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,767 vs 1,767 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,200 sqft)
    $260,093
  • 5213 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,788 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,788 vs 1,767 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,300 vs 5,200 sqft)
    $283,088
  • 5125 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,670 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1938 | 6% smaller (1,670 vs 1,767 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $268,705
  • 5108 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,643 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1938 | 7% smaller (1,643 vs 1,767 sqft); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,200 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $251,762
  • 5327 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,792 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,792 vs 1,767 sqft); Built same year (1930); Same quality (Low)
    $218,402

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.

  • 5211 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-8-2026 | 1,776 sqft | $191/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,776 sqft); Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $340,000
  • 2421 Wilshire St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-14-2026 | 1,764 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,764 sqft); Similar age (1928); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 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 newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 5420 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-30-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,782 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,845
  • 4530 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-22-2026 | 1,890 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1919 | 7% size difference (1,890 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,995

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