Harris Value property tax analysis
6038 Whispering Lakes Dr, Katy, TX 77493
2,899 sqft, built 2003, in Whispering Lakes Appraised at $458,026 for 2026.
Harris County account 1196600020011
Appraised value
$458,026
Tax year 2026
Living area
2,899 sqft
$158 per sqft
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file
Why this page matters for a protest
A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.
The county value changed +10.0% from $416,388 in 2025 to $458,026 in 2026.
Public valuation context
Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.
- Value movementThe appraised value increased +10.0% from $416,388 in 2025 to $458,026 in 2026.
- Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $158 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
- Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $10,108 above the appraised value used on this page.
- Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Whispering Lakes neighborhood and ZIP 77493.
- Neighborhood value signalAmong 50 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $133 per square foot.
- Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +8.9% on average.
- Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).