Harris Value

5538 Elmlawn Dr, Houston, TX 77033

1,173 sqft, built 1956, in South Side Appraised at $124,661 for 2026.

Harris County account 0862140000010

Appraised value
$124,661
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,173 sqft
$106 per sqft
Year built
1956
Low 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 2.6% from $121,509 in 2025 to $124,661 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $106 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77033.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 381 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $102 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 9215 Vinearbor St, Houston, TX 77033
    1,165 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,165 vs 1,173 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1956); Similar lot size (6,231 vs 6,270 sqft)
    $149,553
  • 5750 Ricky St, Houston, TX 77033
    1,200 sqft | $89/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,200 vs 1,173 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1956); Similar lot size (6,614 vs 6,270 sqft)
    $106,913
  • 5506 Elmlawn Dr, Houston, TX 77033
    1,209 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,209 vs 1,173 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (6,270 vs 6,270 sqft)
    $115,038
  • 5614 Rue St, Houston, TX 77033
    1,131 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,131 vs 1,173 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (6,270 vs 6,270 sqft)
    $109,107
  • 5622 Rue St, Houston, TX 77033
    1,206 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,206 vs 1,173 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (6,347 vs 6,270 sqft)
    $114,780

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.

  • 5226 Pensdale St, Houston, TX 77033
    September-18-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $79/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,200 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $94,900
  • 5219 Myrtlewood St, Houston, TX 77033
    September-21-2026 | 1,120 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,120 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $165,000
  • 5327 Northridge Dr, Houston, TX 77033
    August-31-2026 | 1,140 sqft | $105/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,140 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $120,000
  • 5310 Westover St, Houston, TX 77033
    September-29-2026 | 1,150 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,150 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $130,000
  • 5719 Beldart St, Houston, TX 77033
    August-27-2026 | 1,213 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,213 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000

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.