Harris Value

604 E Houston St Highlands, TX 77562

1,496 sqft, built 1945, in Elena Townsite Appraised at $196,963 for 2026.

Harris County account 0572700000088

Appraised value
$196,963
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$219,187
Living area
1,496 sqft
$132 per sqft
Year built
1945
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 77562 and Elena Townsite assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $179,058 in 2025 to $196,963 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $132 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $22,224 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Elena Townsite neighborhood and ZIP 77562.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 254 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $195 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 606 Steele Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,537 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,537 vs 1,496 sqft); Lot 13% smaller (15,200 vs 17,400 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $222,537
  • 1312 N Main St Highlands, TX 77562
    1,444 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,444 vs 1,496 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (14,852 vs 17,400 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $139,335
  • 604 Steele Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,318 sqft | $124/sqft | built 1940 | 12% smaller (1,318 vs 1,496 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1945); Lot 14% smaller (15,000 vs 17,400 sqft)
    $164,070
  • 110 Jones Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,643 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1945 | 10% larger (1,643 vs 1,496 sqft); Built same year (1945); Same quality (Average)
    $147,151
  • 0 Jones Rd Highlands, TX 77562
    1,212 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1930 | Similar lot size (17,594 vs 17,400 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $179,740

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.

  • 817 S Main St Highlands, TX 77562
    September-29-2026 | 1,160 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1945 | Similar age (1945); Sold after the valuation date
    $139,000
  • 1007 San Jacinto St Highlands, TX 77562
    May-1-2026 | 1,320 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1940 | 12% size difference (1,320 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 509 W Oak St Highlands, TX 77562
    June-25-2026 | 1,410 sqft | $70/sqft | built 1952 | 6% size difference (1,410 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $99,000
  • 108 N 7th St Highlands, TX 77562
    August-11-2026 | 1,060 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1940 | Moderate age difference (5 years older); 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: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.