Harris Value

5534 Nero Lake Dr, Katy, TX 77449

2,859 sqft, built 2018 Appraised at $349,419 for 2026.

Harris County account 1383980010018

Appraised value
$349,419
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,859 sqft
$122 per sqft
Year built
2018
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 1.1% from $345,538 in 2025 to $349,419 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $122 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 77449.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 530 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $133 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -4.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5435 Louie Ln, Katy, TX 77449
    2,976 sqft | $118/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (2,976 vs 2,859 sqft); Similar age (2017 vs 2018); Similar lot size (11,759 vs 11,186 sqft)
    $351,905
  • 19703 Seabury Path Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    2,892 sqft | $123/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (2,892 vs 2,859 sqft); Similar age (2016 vs 2018); Lot 15% smaller (9,483 vs 11,186 sqft)
    $356,522
  • 5303 Rocky Coral Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    2,922 sqft | $115/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,922 vs 2,859 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2018); Lot 16% smaller (9,395 vs 11,186 sqft)
    $336,699
  • 5715 Round Robin Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    2,817 sqft | $120/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,817 vs 2,859 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2018); Same quality (Average)
    $337,988
  • 5502 Bayleys Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    2,937 sqft | $118/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (2,937 vs 2,859 sqft); Built same year (2018); Same quality (Average)
    $346,198

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.

  • 19002 Tower Rose Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    July-30-2026 | 2,714 sqft | $121/sqft | built 2016 | 5% size difference (2,714 sqft); Similar age (2016); Sold after the valuation date
    $329,000
  • 2327 Seahorse Bend Dr, Katy, TX 77449
    July-1-2026 | 2,665 sqft | $137/sqft | built 2012 | 7% size difference (2,665 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $365,000
  • 21023 Belmont Village Way, Katy, TX 77449
    August-28-2026 | 2,650 sqft | $123/sqft | built 2021 | 7% size difference (2,650 sqft); Similar age (2021); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 21314 Suffolk Sky Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    June-26-2026 | 3,132 sqft | $120/sqft | built 2013 | 10% size difference (3,132 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000
  • 4822 Westfield Ranch Ct, Katy, TX 77449
    March-31-2026 | 2,765 sqft | $130/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (2,765 sqft); Similar age (2019); Sold after the valuation date
    $359,995

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.