Harris Value

5243 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023

1,504 sqft, built 1938, in South Central Houston Appraised at $349,171 for 2026.

Harris County account 0651180030010

Appraised value
$349,171
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,504 sqft
$232 per sqft
Year built
1938
Low quality

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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 8.1% from $323,061 in 2025 to $349,171 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $232 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.

  • 1308 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,560 sqft | $226/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,560 vs 1,504 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $353,344
  • 5114 Lindsay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,594 sqft | $195/sqft | built 1938 | 6% larger (1,594 vs 1,504 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $310,673
  • 5136 Clay St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,462 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,462 vs 1,504 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $251,347
  • 5236 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,508 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,508 vs 1,504 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $261,371
  • 5134 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,428 sqft | $175/sqft | built 1939 | 5% smaller (1,428 vs 1,504 sqft); Similar age (1939 vs 1938); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,000 sqft)
    $250,518

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.

  • 5508 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-21-2026 | 1,459 sqft | $264/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,459 sqft); Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,900
  • 6401 Stratton St, Houston, TX 77023
    July-24-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,440 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000
  • 4415 Walker St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-3-2026 | 1,425 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1936 | 5% size difference (1,425 sqft); Similar age (1936); Sold after the valuation date
    $380,000
  • 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
  • 4313 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-17-2026 | 1,575 sqft | $251/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,575 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $395,000

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.