Harris Value

5518 Lotus St, Houston, TX 77085

1,674 sqft, built 2000, in Central Southwest Appraised at $254,128 for 2026.

Harris County account 0836120000026

Appraised value
$254,128
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,674 sqft
$152 per sqft
Year built
2000
Average quality

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value stayed about the same, from $254,128 in 2025 to $254,128 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $152 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Southwest neighborhood and ZIP 77085.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 371 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $135 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5522 Lotus St, Houston, TX 77085
    1,716 sqft | $141/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (1,716 vs 1,674 sqft); Built same year (2000); Similar lot size (8,207 vs 8,207 sqft)
    $241,469
  • 4826 Lotus St, Houston, TX 77045
    1,660 sqft | $164/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (1,660 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2000); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 8,207 sqft)
    $272,819
  • 4826 Woodmont Dr, Houston, TX 77045
    1,628 sqft | $161/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (1,628 vs 1,674 sqft); Built same year (2000); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 8,207 sqft)
    $262,282
  • 13027 Buxley St, Houston, TX 77045
    1,649 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (1,649 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2000); Similar lot size (7,475 vs 8,207 sqft)
    $286,697
  • 4827 Brookston St, Houston, TX 77045
    1,602 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (1,602 vs 1,674 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2000); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 8,207 sqft)
    $271,249

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.

  • 6019 Minor St, Houston, TX 77085
    September-23-2026 | 1,799 sqft | $143/sqft | built 2004 | 8% size difference (1,799 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $256,900
  • 12927 Colony Heath Ln, Houston, TX 77085
    August-5-2026 | 1,703 sqft | $146/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,703 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $248,000
  • 7034 River Bluff Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    August-7-2026 | 1,606 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (1,606 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 5607 Violet Path Ln, Houston, TX 77085
    September-18-2026 | 1,810 sqft | $138/sqft | built 2004 | 8% size difference (1,810 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,900
  • 6830 Lost Thicket Dr, Houston, TX 77085
    May-7-2026 | 1,762 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1992 | 5% size difference (1,762 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000

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.