Harris Value

5526 Bear Trail Ln, Katy, TX 77449

1,752 sqft, built 2004, in Windstone Colony Appraised at $259,616 for 2026.

Harris County account 1235310020015

Appraised value
$259,616
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,752 sqft
$148 per sqft
Year built
2004
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 increased 0.9% from $257,297 in 2025 to $259,616 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $148 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Windstone Colony neighborhood and ZIP 77449.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,106 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $145 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 19918 Windcroft Hollow Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    1,758 sqft | $143/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (1,758 vs 1,752 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2004); Similar lot size (5,215 vs 5,250 sqft)
    $251,147
  • 21126 Bear Tree Trl, Katy, TX 77449
    1,740 sqft | $150/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (1,740 vs 1,752 sqft); Similar age (2003 vs 2004); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,250 sqft)
    $260,669
  • 21114 Bear Tree Trl, Katy, TX 77449
    1,740 sqft | $150/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (1,740 vs 1,752 sqft); Similar age (2003 vs 2004); Similar lot size (5,250 vs 5,250 sqft)
    $260,669
  • 5606 Bear Paw Cir, Katy, TX 77449
    1,752 sqft | $153/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,752 vs 1,752 sqft); Built same year (2004); Similar lot size (5,115 vs 5,250 sqft)
    $268,088
  • 4819 Dark Canyon Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    1,768 sqft | $156/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (1,768 vs 1,752 sqft); Similar age (2003 vs 2004); Similar lot size (5,261 vs 5,250 sqft)
    $276,257

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.

  • 18903 S Wimbledon Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    September-8-2026 | 1,754 sqft | $148/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (1,754 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $260,000
  • 4727 Lonestone Cir, Katy, TX 77449
    September-14-2026 | 1,752 sqft | $134/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,752 sqft); Similar age (2004); Sold after the valuation date
    $235,000
  • 21615 Britton Hill Way, Katy, TX 77449
    September-25-2026 | 1,724 sqft | $160/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (1,724 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 3814 Bridgebay Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    September-29-2026 | 1,735 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,735 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,990
  • 6326 Bonnie Chase Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    September-21-2026 | 1,855 sqft | $135/sqft | built 2005 | 6% size difference (1,855 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000

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.