Harris Value

5544 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023

1,876 sqft, built 1941, in Lawndale / Wayside Appraised at $413,769 for 2026.

Harris County account 0660850050011

Appraised value
$413,769
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$467,912
Living area
1,876 sqft
$221 per sqft
Year built
1941
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $376,154 in 2025 to $413,769 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $221 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $54,143 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Lawndale / Wayside neighborhood and ZIP 77023.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 397 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $189 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5541 Bonsrell St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,830 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,830 vs 1,876 sqft); Similar age (1939 vs 1941); Similar lot size (6,800 vs 6,800 sqft)
    $377,496
  • 1511 Des Jardines St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,848 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,848 vs 1,876 sqft); Similar lot size (7,250 vs 6,800 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $414,763
  • 5603 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,856 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,856 vs 1,876 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1941); Similar lot size (6,408 vs 6,800 sqft)
    $230,004
  • 5607 McCormick St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,883 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1937 | Similar size (1,883 vs 1,876 sqft); Similar age (1937 vs 1941); Similar lot size (6,290 vs 6,800 sqft)
    $250,083
  • 1401 Des Jardines St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,934 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,934 vs 1,876 sqft); Similar lot size (7,250 vs 6,800 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $398,411

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.

  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,821 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 5420 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-30-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1940 | 5% size difference (1,782 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,845
  • 6719 Meadowlawn St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-2-2026 | 1,571 sqft | $239/sqft | built 1938 | Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000
  • 4334 Bell St, Houston, TX 77023
    May-8-2026 | 1,794 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,794 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,999
  • 7515 Magnolia St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-31-2026 | 1,708 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1950 | 9% size difference (1,708 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000

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.