Harris Value

5525 Margarita St, Houston, TX 77020

1,240 sqft, built 2015, in Northside Appraised at $280,702 for 2026.

Harris County account 0581460000033

Appraised value
$280,702
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,240 sqft
$226 per sqft
Year built
2015
Average quality

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Protest deadline

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

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 1.1% from $277,659 in 2025 to $280,702 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $226 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5434 San Jose St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,260 sqft | $205/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (1,260 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2015); Similar lot size (3,930 vs 4,150 sqft)
    $258,618
  • 5539 Arapahoe St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,210 sqft | $191/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (1,210 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,150 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $230,961
  • 5537 Arapahoe St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,210 sqft | $201/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (1,210 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,150 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $243,254
  • 5534 Margarita St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,290 sqft | $225/sqft | built 2024 | Similar size (1,290 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar lot size (4,167 vs 4,150 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $289,884
  • 5419 Arapahoe St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,212 sqft | $169/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (1,212 vs 1,240 sqft); Similar lot size (4,000 vs 4,150 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $204,794

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.

  • 226 Sydnor St, Houston, TX 77020
    September-25-2026 | 1,350 sqft | $221/sqft | built 2002 | 9% size difference (1,350 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000
  • 5219 Farmer St, Houston, TX 77020
    July-15-2026 | 1,412 sqft | $169/sqft | built 2015 | 14% size difference (1,412 sqft); Similar age (2015); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 2004 Worms St, Houston, TX 77020
    May-8-2026 | 1,344 sqft | $193/sqft | built 2021 | 8% size difference (1,344 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $259,000
  • 2835 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020
    July-31-2026 | 1,479 sqft | $199/sqft | built 2006 | Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 4515 Providence St, Houston, TX 77020
    1,073 sqft | $108/sqft | built 2006 | 14% size difference (1,073 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older)
    $116,000

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.