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5438 Firefly St, Houston, TX 77017

1,480 sqft, built 1955, in Meadowbrook / Allendale Appraised at $174,334 for 2026.

Harris County account 0610660460010

Appraised value
$174,334
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,480 sqft
$118 per sqft
Year built
1955
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 0.2% from $174,661 in 2025 to $174,334 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $118 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meadowbrook / Allendale neighborhood and ZIP 77017.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,917 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $125 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5450 Firefly St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,494 sqft | $107/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,494 vs 1,480 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (5,700 vs 5,700 sqft)
    $159,241
  • 5451 Primrose St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,483 sqft | $107/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,483 vs 1,480 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (5,700 vs 5,700 sqft)
    $158,235
  • 1314 Axilda St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,487 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,487 vs 1,480 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1955); Similar lot size (5,940 vs 5,700 sqft)
    $166,285
  • 906 Forest Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    1,484 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,484 vs 1,480 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1955); Lot 11% larger (6,300 vs 5,700 sqft)
    $157,347
  • 711 Gober St, Houston, TX 77017
    1,480 sqft | $130/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,480 vs 1,480 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (6,022 vs 5,700 sqft)
    $191,879

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.

  • 2130 Lamina Ln, Houston, TX 77017
    September-18-2026 | 1,558 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1955 | 5% size difference (1,558 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $305,000
  • 8141 Garland St, Houston, TX 77017
    September-3-2026 | 1,547 sqft | $97/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,547 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 8520 Glenview Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    September-4-2026 | 1,525 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,525 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $129,000
  • 8349 Lenore St, Houston, TX 77017
    May-29-2026 | 1,529 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,529 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,900
  • 5711 Turtle Creek Rd, Houston, TX 77017
    July-22-2026 | 1,426 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,426 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $119,500

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.