Harris Value

5519 Sonora St, Houston, TX 77020

1,394 sqft, built 1996, in Northside Appraised at $238,796 for 2026.

Harris County account 0581480000032

Appraised value
$238,796
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$246,908
Living area
1,394 sqft
$171 per sqft
Year built
1996
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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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 $217,088 in 2025 to $238,796 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $171 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $8,112 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77020.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 363 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $159 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5515 Margarita St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,496 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1993 | 7% larger (1,496 vs 1,394 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1996); Similar lot size (4,150 vs 4,167 sqft)
    $203,993
  • 5435 Sonora St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,630 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1995 | Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (4,150 vs 4,167 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $239,449
  • 5419 Arapahoe St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,212 sqft | $169/sqft | built 2001 | 13% smaller (1,212 vs 1,394 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1996); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,167 sqft)
    $204,794
  • 5431 Sonora St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,134 sqft | $184/sqft | built 1995 | Similar age (1995 vs 1996); Similar lot size (4,150 vs 4,167 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $208,328
  • 5419 Sonora St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,098 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1996 | Built same year (1996); Similar lot size (4,150 vs 4,167 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $220,482

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.

  • 2835 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020
    July-31-2026 | 1,479 sqft | $199/sqft | built 2006 | 6% size difference (1,479 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 5219 Farmer St, Houston, TX 77020
    July-15-2026 | 1,412 sqft | $169/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (1,412 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 2915 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020
    April-30-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $201/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,440 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $289,000
  • 2947 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020
    April-2-2026 | 1,460 sqft | $239/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,460 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,000

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.