Harris Value

5527 Ariel St, Houston, TX 77096

2,072 sqft, built 1962, in Meyerland Area Appraised at $291,500 for 2026.

Harris County account 0940140000021

Appraised value
$291,500
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$306,817
Living area
2,072 sqft
$141 per sqft
Year built
1962
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 $265,000 in 2025 to $291,500 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $141 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $15,317 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meyerland Area neighborhood and ZIP 77096.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 214 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $203 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5503 Jason St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,051 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (2,051 vs 2,072 sqft); Built same year (1962); Similar lot size (7,914 vs 7,504 sqft)
    $325,887
  • 5515 Birdwood Rd, Houston, TX 77096
    1,934 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1962 | 7% smaller (1,934 vs 2,072 sqft); Built same year (1962); Similar lot size (7,504 vs 7,504 sqft)
    $307,651
  • 5502 Jason St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,980 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,980 vs 2,072 sqft); Built same year (1962); Similar lot size (7,842 vs 7,504 sqft)
    $304,885
  • 5535 Kuldell Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    2,020 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,020 vs 2,072 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1962); Similar lot size (8,071 vs 7,504 sqft)
    $314,854
  • 5510 Kuldell Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    1,960 sqft | $159/sqft | built 1962 | 5% smaller (1,960 vs 2,072 sqft); Built same year (1962); Similar lot size (6,832 vs 7,504 sqft)
    $311,432

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.

  • 5531 Lymbar Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-21-2026 | 2,023 sqft | $247/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,023 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,000
  • 9410 Albury Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    July-24-2026 | 2,107 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (2,107 sqft); Similar age (1964); Sold after the valuation date
    $320,000
  • 5402 Darnell St, Houston, TX 77096
    August-21-2026 | 2,129 sqft | $202/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,129 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold after the valuation date
    $429,500
  • 9018 Mullins Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    August-13-2026 | 1,960 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1964 | 5% size difference (1,960 sqft); Similar age (1964); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 10807 Oasis Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    July-24-2026 | 1,978 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,978 sqft); Similar age (1960); Sold after the valuation date
    $335,000

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.