Harris Value

5438 Princeton Dr, Katy, TX 77493

1,814 sqft, built 1993, in Town Park Appraised at $287,952 for 2026.

Harris County account 1139020140024

Appraised value
$287,952
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,814 sqft
$159 per sqft
Year built
1993
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 increased 3.1% from $279,347 in 2025 to $287,952 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $159 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Town Park neighborhood and ZIP 77493.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 204 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $148 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5414 Princeton Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,808 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (1,808 vs 1,814 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $277,152
  • 5417 Yale Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,788 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,788 vs 1,814 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1993); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $272,922
  • 2102 Auburn Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,784 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (1,784 vs 1,814 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1993); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $268,000
  • 5433 Princeton Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    1,784 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (1,784 vs 1,814 sqft); Built same year (1993); Similar lot size (7,020 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $271,232
  • 5346 Town Park Blvd, Katy, TX 77493
    1,842 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (1,842 vs 1,814 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1993); Similar lot size (7,200 vs 7,200 sqft)
    $292,789

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.

  • 6130 N Fawnlake Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    September-11-2026 | 1,813 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,813 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 24207 Schivener House Ln, Katy, TX 77493
    September-17-2026 | 1,930 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1994 | 6% size difference (1,930 sqft); Similar age (1994); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 1505 Hudgens Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    July-8-2026 | 1,970 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1998 | 9% size difference (1,970 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,000
  • 1545 Dan Cox Ave, Katy, TX 77493
    June-18-2026 | 1,705 sqft | $176/sqft | built 1998 | 6% size difference (1,705 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,900
  • 24615 Colonial Elm Dr, Katy, TX 77493
    August-18-2026 | 1,645 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2006 | 9% size difference (1,645 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900

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.