Harris Value

5435 Darnell St, Houston, TX 77096

2,993 sqft, built 1958, in Meyerland Area Appraised at $553,831 for 2026.

Harris County account 0870530000002

Appraised value
$553,831
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$558,955
Living area
2,993 sqft
$185 per sqft
Year built
1958
Good quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $503,483 in 2025 to $553,831 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $185 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $5,124 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meyerland Area neighborhood and ZIP 77096.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 606 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $199 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5427 Darnell St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,870 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,870 vs 2,993 sqft); Built same year (1958); Similar lot size (7,700 vs 7,700 sqft)
    $414,319
  • 5430 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,934 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,934 vs 2,993 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1958); Similar lot size (8,280 vs 7,700 sqft)
    $527,879
  • 5479 Ariel St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,919 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,919 vs 2,993 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1958); Similar lot size (8,250 vs 7,700 sqft)
    $555,086
  • 5422 Edith St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,989 sqft | $189/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,989 vs 2,993 sqft); Built same year (1958); Lot 14% larger (8,750 vs 7,700 sqft)
    $565,427
  • 5406 Ariel St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,739 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1963 | 8% smaller (2,739 vs 2,993 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1958); Similar lot size (7,592 vs 7,700 sqft)
    $493,160

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.

  • 5951 Valkeith Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-11-2026 | 2,775 sqft | $234/sqft | built 1966 | 7% size difference (2,775 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000
  • 5807 Hummingbird St, Houston, TX 77096
    August-20-2026 | 3,141 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,141 sqft); Similar age (1960); Sold after the valuation date
    $699,000
  • 5331 Imogene St, Houston, TX 77096
    September-29-2026 | 2,998 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (2,998 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $450,000
  • 5418 Queensloch Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-24-2026 | 2,564 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1960 | 14% size difference (2,564 sqft); Similar age (1960); Sold after the valuation date
    $410,000
  • 11011 Burdine St, Houston, TX 77096
    August-10-2026 | 2,875 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,875 sqft); Similar age (1958); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,900

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