Harris Value

5242 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023

1,398 sqft, built 1930, in South Central Houston Appraised at $269,899 for 2026.

Harris County account 0530110000011

Appraised value
$269,899
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$286,394
Living area
1,398 sqft
$193 per sqft
Year built
1930
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $245,363 in 2025 to $269,899 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $193 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $16,495 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.

  • 1121 Wyatt St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,410 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,410 vs 1,398 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,500 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $264,549
  • 5241 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,426 sqft | $199/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,426 vs 1,398 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $283,255
  • 5130 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,325 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1930 | 5% smaller (1,325 vs 1,398 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,400 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $243,128
  • 1146 Wyatt St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,423 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1934 | Similar size (1,423 vs 1,398 sqft); Similar age (1934 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $281,242
  • 5222 Mulford St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,440 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,440 vs 1,398 sqft); Similar age (1925 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,400 vs 5,400 sqft)
    $290,112

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.

  • 4415 Walker St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-3-2026 | 1,425 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1936 | Similar size (1,425 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $380,000
  • 6401 Stratton St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-24-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,440 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000
  • 5508 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-21-2026 | 1,459 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,459 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,900
  • 4313 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-17-2026 | 1,575 sqft | $251/sqft | built 1929 | 13% size difference (1,575 sqft); Similar age (1929); Sold after the valuation date
    $395,000
  • 5519 Hillman St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-9-2026 | 1,210 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1936 | 13% size difference (1,210 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.