Harris Value

5357 Elm St, Houston, TX 77081

2,646 sqft, built 2005, in Gulfton Appraised at $425,645 for 2026.

Harris County account 1241550010001

Appraised value
$425,645
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,646 sqft
$161 per sqft
Year built
2005
Good 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 decreased 3.4% from $440,500 in 2025 to $425,645 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $161 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Gulfton neighborhood and ZIP 77081.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 33 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $163 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5318 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081
    2,949 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2005 | 12% larger (2,949 vs 2,646 sqft); Built same year (2005); Similar lot size (4,007 vs 3,905 sqft)
    $429,171
  • 5345 Elm St, Houston, TX 77081
    2,564 sqft | $162/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (2,564 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (2004 vs 2005); Same quality (Good)
    $415,796
  • 5349 Elm St, Houston, TX 77081
    2,550 sqft | $164/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (2,550 vs 2,646 sqft); Built same year (2005); Same quality (Good)
    $417,221
  • 5353 Elm St, Houston, TX 77081
    2,674 sqft | $154/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (2,674 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (2004 vs 2005); Same quality (Good)
    $412,331
  • 6310 Ferris St, Houston, TX 77081
    2,590 sqft | $164/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (2,590 vs 2,646 sqft); Built same year (2005); Same quality (Good)
    $424,662

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.

  • 4938 Edison Park Ln, Houston, TX 77081
    June-18-2026 | 2,632 sqft | $188/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,632 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $494,900
  • 5505 Aspen St, Houston, TX 77081
    September-29-2026 | 3,050 sqft | $295/sqft | built 1999 | Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,000

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.