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538 Chelsea St, Bellaire, TX 77401

4,021 sqft, built 1993 Appraised at $1,231,116 for 2026.

Harris County account 0730090020018

Appraised value
$1,231,116
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
4,021 sqft
$306 per sqft
Year built
1993
Excellent quality

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Protest deadline

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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 3.0% from $1,194,955 in 2025 to $1,231,116 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $306 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77401.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 341 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $318 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 551 Begonia St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    4,121 sqft | $276/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (4,121 vs 4,021 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (7,725 vs 7,686 sqft)
    $1,137,992
  • 547 S 3rd St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    3,896 sqft | $281/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,896 vs 4,021 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (7,686 vs 7,686 sqft)
    $1,094,262
  • 549 College St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    4,118 sqft | $291/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (4,118 vs 4,021 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1993); Similar lot size (7,875 vs 7,686 sqft)
    $1,198,105
  • 4805 Palm St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    4,144 sqft | $282/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (4,144 vs 4,021 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1993); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 7,686 sqft)
    $1,169,559
  • 4704 Welford Dr, Bellaire, TX 77401
    4,062 sqft | $261/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (4,062 vs 4,021 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (7,070 vs 7,686 sqft)
    $1,060,720

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.

  • 4814 Welford Dr, Bellaire, TX 77401
    August-20-2026 | 3,990 sqft | $338/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,990 sqft); Similar age (1991); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,349,000
  • 5413 Evergreen St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    August-31-2026 | 4,040 sqft | $330/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (4,040 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,335,000
  • 4900 Cedar St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    September-18-2026 | 3,720 sqft | $316/sqft | built 1990 | 8% size difference (3,720 sqft); Similar age (1990); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,175,000
  • 4817 Beech St, Bellaire, TX 77401
    September-2-2026 | 3,680 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1997 | 8% size difference (3,680 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,249,000
  • 4623 Braeburn Dr, Bellaire, TX 77401
    July-27-2026 | 4,077 sqft | $307/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (4,077 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,250,000

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.