Harris Value

700 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520

1,400 sqft, built 1947, in Goose Creek Appraised at $225,500 for 2026.

Harris County account 0410210010254

Appraised value
$225,500
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$254,478
Living area
1,400 sqft
$161 per sqft
Year built
1947
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 $205,000 in 2025 to $225,500 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $161 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $28,978 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Goose Creek neighborhood and ZIP 77520.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 751 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $114 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 707 E Fayle Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,436 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,436 vs 1,400 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $184,819
  • 402 Alford Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,539 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1950 | 10% larger (1,539 vs 1,400 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Lot 18% smaller (10,550 vs 12,815 sqft)
    $159,439
  • 406 E Defee Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,390 sqft | $146/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,390 vs 1,400 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1947); Same quality (Average)
    $202,683
  • 505 Ward Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,608 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1945 | 15% larger (1,608 vs 1,400 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1947); Lot 19% smaller (10,350 vs 12,815 sqft)
    $166,465
  • 601 Aron Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
    1,154 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1948 | Similar age (1948 vs 1947); Lot 17% larger (15,000 vs 12,815 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $199,849

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.

  • 1905 Tennessee St, Baytown, TX 77520
    August-12-2026 | 1,532 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1948 | 9% size difference (1,532 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $222,000
  • 1705 Chilton Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-18-2026 | 1,366 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,366 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $195,000
  • 416 Azalea Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    September-11-2026 | 1,616 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1956 | Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,000
  • 209 Lakewood Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    June-18-2026 | 1,244 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1953 | 11% size difference (1,244 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $160,000
  • 504 Stimpson St, Baytown, TX 77520
    May-8-2026 | 1,216 sqft | $148/sqft | built 1952 | 13% size difference (1,216 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $179,990

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