Harris Value

5904 Cottonwood St, Houston, TX 77087

1,178 sqft, built 1947, in Southeast Houston Appraised at $158,868 for 2026.

Harris County account 0720920020004

Appraised value
$158,868
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$166,636
Living area
1,178 sqft
$135 per sqft
Year built
1947
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 $144,426 in 2025 to $158,868 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $135 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $7,768 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Southeast Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77087.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 317 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $129 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7202 La Paseo St, Houston, TX 77087
    1,174 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,174 vs 1,178 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,500 vs 7,740 sqft)
    $149,681
  • 5918 Bois D Arc St, Houston, TX 77087
    1,183 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,183 vs 1,178 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,744 vs 7,740 sqft)
    $100,020
  • 5906 Monsanta St, Houston, TX 77087
    1,166 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,166 vs 1,178 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,684 vs 7,740 sqft)
    $162,012
  • 7214 Oak Hill Dr, Houston, TX 77087
    1,176 sqft | $110/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,176 vs 1,178 sqft); Similar lot size (7,740 vs 7,740 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $128,840
  • 5908 Bernice St, Houston, TX 77087
    1,183 sqft | $149/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,183 vs 1,178 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,936 vs 7,740 sqft)
    $176,710

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.

  • 6807 Kingsway Dr, Houston, TX 77087
    September-17-2026 | 1,161 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,161 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000
  • 6718 Crosswell St, Houston, TX 77087
    August-11-2026 | 1,212 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,212 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000
  • 7030 Quince St, Houston, TX 77087
    September-28-2026 | 1,108 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1947 | 6% size difference (1,108 sqft); Similar age (1947); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 7543 Greenstone St, Houston, TX 77087
    August-17-2026 | 1,108 sqft | $186/sqft | built 1948 | 6% size difference (1,108 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $205,840
  • 6701 Kernel St, Houston, TX 77087
    August-25-2026 | 1,089 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1944 | 8% size difference (1,089 sqft); Similar age (1944); Sold after the valuation date
    $189,900

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.