Harris Value

5938 Portal Dr, Houston, TX 77096

2,086 sqft, built 1965, in Westbury Appraised at $357,872 for 2026.

Harris County account 0880760000021

Appraised value
$357,872
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$371,866
Living area
2,086 sqft
$172 per sqft
Year built
1965
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 $325,339 in 2025 to $357,872 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $172 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $13,994 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Westbury neighborhood and ZIP 77096.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 457 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $170 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5942 Portal Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    2,038 sqft | $161/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,038 vs 2,086 sqft); Built same year (1965); Similar lot size (8,760 vs 8,760 sqft)
    $328,308
  • 6010 Portal Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    2,016 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,016 vs 2,086 sqft); Built same year (1965); Similar lot size (8,760 vs 8,760 sqft)
    $335,816
  • 11011 Dunlap St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,067 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,067 vs 2,086 sqft); Built same year (1965); Similar lot size (8,400 vs 8,760 sqft)
    $346,503
  • 6022 Portal Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    2,068 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,068 vs 2,086 sqft); Built same year (1965); Similar lot size (8,760 vs 8,760 sqft)
    $344,288
  • 10911 Dunlap St, Houston, TX 77096
    2,018 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,018 vs 2,086 sqft); Built same year (1965); Similar lot size (8,880 vs 8,760 sqft)
    $345,846

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.

  • 5402 Darnell St, Houston, TX 77096
    August-21-2026 | 2,129 sqft | $202/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,129 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $429,500
  • 5827 Dumfries Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-25-2026 | 2,264 sqft | $272/sqft | built 1963 | 8% size difference (2,264 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $615,000
  • 5531 Lymbar Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    September-21-2026 | 2,023 sqft | $247/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,023 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,000
  • 5335 Indigo St, Houston, TX 77096
    July-21-2026 | 2,088 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,088 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $529,000
  • 9410 Albury Dr, Houston, TX 77096
    July-24-2026 | 2,107 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (2,107 sqft); Similar age (1964); Sold after the valuation date
    $320,000

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