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5438 Darnell St, Houston, TX 77096

1,755 sqft, built 1959, in Meyerland Area Appraised at $364,764 for 2026.

Harris County account 0870520000020

Appraised value
$364,764
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,755 sqft
$208 per sqft
Year built
1959
Good 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 1.5% from $359,208 in 2025 to $364,764 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $208 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5458 Indigo St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,779 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,779 vs 1,755 sqft); Built same year (1959); Similar lot size (8,910 vs 8,965 sqft)
    $345,050
  • 5423 Maple St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,762 sqft | $203/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,762 vs 1,755 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1959); Similar lot size (8,750 vs 8,965 sqft)
    $358,152
  • 5407 Maple St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,715 sqft | $212/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,715 vs 1,755 sqft); Built same year (1959); Similar lot size (8,750 vs 8,965 sqft)
    $362,733
  • 5439 Loch Lomond Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    1,702 sqft | $204/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,702 vs 1,755 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1959); Similar lot size (9,020 vs 8,965 sqft)
    $348,039
  • 5438 Indigo St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,816 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,816 vs 1,755 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1959); Similar lot size (8,965 vs 8,965 sqft)
    $345,533

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.

  • 10618 Braewick Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-18-2026 | 1,674 sqft | $200/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,674 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 5922 Hummingbird St, Houston, TX 77096
    September-1-2026 | 1,616 sqft | $231/sqft | built 1964 | 8% size difference (1,616 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $373,000
  • 6003 Benning Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    August-28-2026 | 1,691 sqft | $257/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,691 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $435,000
  • 5922 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
    June-18-2026 | 1,802 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,802 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 10902 Braewick Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-11-2026 | 1,655 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1965 | 6% size difference (1,655 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000

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.