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5304 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521

1,122 sqft, built 1980, in Decker Terrace Appraised at $163,546 for 2026.

Harris County account 1142540040012

Appraised value
$163,546
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,122 sqft
$146 per sqft
Year built
1980
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 7.7% from $151,907 in 2025 to $163,546 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $146 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Decker Terrace neighborhood and ZIP 77521.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 168 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 +8.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5311 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,122 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,122 vs 1,122 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (6,270 vs 6,380 sqft)
    $162,156
  • 5318 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,122 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,122 vs 1,122 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (6,215 vs 6,380 sqft)
    $165,069
  • 5323 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,122 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,122 vs 1,122 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (5,940 vs 6,380 sqft)
    $164,540
  • 5405 Carousel Cir, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,084 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,084 vs 1,122 sqft); Built same year (1980); Similar lot size (6,549 vs 6,380 sqft)
    $170,778
  • 5215 Willowview Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,084 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,084 vs 1,122 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,380 sqft)
    $166,640

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.

  • 4735 Woodford St, Baytown, TX 77521
    August-28-2026 | 1,326 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1983 | Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 7419 S Choctaw St, Baytown, TX 77521
    May-8-2026 | 1,188 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1981 | 6% size difference (1,188 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $200,000
  • 5210 Shirley St, Baytown, TX 77521
    May-22-2026 | 1,004 sqft | $184/sqft | built 1984 | 10% size difference (1,004 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $185,000
  • 3501 Old Oaks Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
    May-15-2026 | 1,301 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1981 | Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $220,000
  • 7135 Kings Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
    April-27-2026 | 1,284 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1974 | 14% size difference (1,284 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $180,000

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.