Harris Value

5315 Gayla Ln, Baytown, TX 77521

979 sqft, built 1981, in Decker Terrace Appraised at $155,729 for 2026.

Harris County account 1142540030014

Appraised value
$155,729
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
979 sqft
$159 per sqft
Year built
1981
Average quality

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 7.9% from $144,363 in 2025 to $155,729 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $159 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.

  • 5403 Linda Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,084 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1981 | 11% larger (1,084 vs 979 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (9,971 vs 9,795 sqft)
    $169,368
  • 5305 Linda Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    1,055 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1981 | 8% larger (1,055 vs 979 sqft); Built same year (1981); Lot 11% smaller (8,755 vs 9,795 sqft)
    $157,766
  • 5115 Deborah Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    979 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (979 vs 979 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1981); Same quality (Average)
    $154,351
  • 5408 Linda Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    979 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (979 vs 979 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1981); Same quality (Average)
    $152,053
  • 5405 Linda Ln, Baytown, TX 77521
    979 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (979 vs 979 sqft); Built same year (1981); Same quality (Average)
    $159,169

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.

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.