Harris Value

5535 Ariel St, Houston, TX 77096

1,620 sqft, built 1960, in Meyerland Area Appraised at $324,099 for 2026.

Harris County account 0940140000019

Appraised value
$324,099
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$343,172
Living area
1,620 sqft
$200 per sqft
Year built
1960
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 $294,636 in 2025 to $324,099 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $200 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $19,073 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 Birdwood Rd, Houston, TX 77096
    1,652 sqft | $188/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,652 vs 1,620 sqft); Built same year (1960); Similar lot size (7,902 vs 7,976 sqft)
    $311,336
  • 5503 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,596 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,596 vs 1,620 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1960); Similar lot size (7,842 vs 7,976 sqft)
    $303,938
  • 5503 Ariel St, Houston, TX 77096
    1,647 sqft | $182/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,647 vs 1,620 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1960); Similar lot size (7,900 vs 7,976 sqft)
    $300,360
  • 5518 Kuldell Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    1,575 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,575 vs 1,620 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1960); Similar lot size (7,952 vs 7,976 sqft)
    $301,760
  • 5523 Kuldell Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    1,648 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,648 vs 1,620 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1960); Similar lot size (7,705 vs 7,976 sqft)
    $307,865

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.

  • 5922 Hummingbird St, Houston, TX 77096
    September-1-2026 | 1,616 sqft | $231/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,616 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $373,000
  • 6003 Benning Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    August-28-2026 | 1,691 sqft | $257/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,691 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $435,000
  • 10618 Braewick Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-18-2026 | 1,674 sqft | $200/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,674 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 10607 Carlota Ct, Houston, TX 77096
    July-6-2026 | 1,643 sqft | $200/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,643 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $329,000
  • 5530 Loch Lomond Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-17-2026 | 1,493 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1963 | 8% size difference (1,493 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $300,000

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.