Harris Value

5631 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023

1,688 sqft, built 1940, in Lawndale / Wayside Appraised at $400,759 for 2026.

Harris County account 0600610040019

Appraised value
$400,759
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$435,524
Living area
1,688 sqft
$237 per sqft
Year built
1940
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 $364,327 in 2025 to $400,759 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $237 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $34,765 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.

  • 5636 Lawson St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,636 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,636 vs 1,688 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,800 vs 5,870 sqft)
    $401,950
  • 1818 Hatwell St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,758 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,758 vs 1,688 sqft); Similar age (1939 vs 1940); Similar lot size (5,707 vs 5,870 sqft)
    $399,300
  • 5605 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,584 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1940 | 6% smaller (1,584 vs 1,688 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (6,408 vs 5,870 sqft)
    $282,947
  • 5537 Truett St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,564 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1939 | 7% smaller (1,564 vs 1,688 sqft); Similar age (1939 vs 1940); Similar lot size (5,500 vs 5,870 sqft)
    $357,464
  • 1809 Hatwell St, Houston, TX 77023
    1,608 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,608 vs 1,688 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,700 vs 5,870 sqft)
    $270,998

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.

  • 7515 Magnolia St, Houston, TX 77023
    August-31-2026 | 1,708 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,708 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 5234 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023
    September-1-2026 | 1,821 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1940 | 8% size difference (1,821 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,900
  • 6645 Fairfield St, Houston, TX 77023
    May-27-2026 | 1,697 sqft | $226/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,697 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,000
  • 5420 Pease St, Houston, TX 77023
    June-30-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $196/sqft | built 1940 | 6% 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 | 7% size difference (1,571 sqft); Similar age (1938); Sold after the valuation date
    $375,000

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.