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524 S 5th St, La Porte, TX 77571

1,176 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $174,431 for 2026.

Harris County account 0232220000031

Appraised value
$174,431
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,176 sqft
$148 per sqft
Year built
1955
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 11.0% from $157,151 in 2025 to $174,431 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $148 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77571.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 541 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $142 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 606 S 3rd St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,168 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,168 vs 1,176 sqft); Similar lot size (9,375 vs 9,375 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $189,979
  • 612 S 1st St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,120 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,120 vs 1,176 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1955); Similar lot size (9,375 vs 9,375 sqft)
    $149,774
  • 831 S 3rd St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,125 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,125 vs 1,176 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1955); Similar lot size (9,375 vs 9,375 sqft)
    $151,210
  • 724 S 4th St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,171 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,171 vs 1,176 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1955); Similar lot size (8,500 vs 9,375 sqft)
    $154,550
  • 814 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
    1,074 sqft | $182/sqft | built 1950 | 9% smaller (1,074 vs 1,176 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1955); Similar lot size (9,375 vs 9,375 sqft)
    $194,964

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.

  • 9605 Belfast Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
    July-10-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,000
  • 3210 Valley Brook Dr, La Porte, TX 77571
    June-26-2026 | 1,265 sqft | $170/sqft | built 1962 | 8% size difference (1,265 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000
  • 223 E Forest Ave Shoreacres, TX 77571
    August-31-2026 | 1,280 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1970 | 9% size difference (1,280 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $185,000
  • 702 S Nugent St, La Porte, TX 77571
    September-17-2026 | 1,398 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1955 | Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,500
  • 3131 Fern Rock Dr, La Porte, TX 77571
    June-8-2026 | 1,209 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,209 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000

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.