Harris Value

7042 Smilax St, Houston, TX 77088

1,666 sqft, built 2020, in Acres Home Appraised at $290,291 for 2026.

Harris County account 0823680000011

Appraised value
$290,291
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$291,512
Living area
1,666 sqft
$174 per sqft
Year built
2020
Low 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 $263,901 in 2025 to $290,291 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $174 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $1,221 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Acres Home neighborhood and ZIP 77088.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 312 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $125 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8001 Maxroy St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,546 sqft | $110/sqft | built 2013 | 7% smaller (1,546 vs 1,666 sqft); Similar lot size (7,155 vs 6,600 sqft); Same quality (Low)
    $169,492
  • 8409 Burg St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,460 sqft | $148/sqft | built 2015 | 12% smaller (1,460 vs 1,666 sqft); Similar age (2015 vs 2020); Similar lot size (7,020 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $215,680
  • 8317 Burg St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,448 sqft | $152/sqft | built 2015 | 13% smaller (1,448 vs 1,666 sqft); Similar age (2015 vs 2020); Similar lot size (7,020 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $219,425
  • 7010 Smilax St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,764 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2019 | 6% larger (1,764 vs 1,666 sqft); Similar age (2019 vs 2020); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $291,573
  • 7919 Carver Rd, Houston, TX 77008
    1,837 sqft | $168/sqft | built 2018 | 10% larger (1,837 vs 1,666 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2020); Lot 18% larger (7,820 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $308,060

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.

  • 9707 Misty Vine Ct, Houston, TX 77088
    August-31-2026 | 1,727 sqft | $156/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (1,727 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 2020 Wavell St, Houston, TX 77088
    September-18-2026 | 1,722 sqft | $160/sqft | built 2024 | Similar size (1,722 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 2022 Wavell St, Houston, TX 77088
    August-4-2026 | 1,722 sqft | $160/sqft | built 2024 | Similar size (1,722 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 8914 Ivy Spring Ln, Houston, TX 77088
    May-26-2026 | 1,596 sqft | $204/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (1,596 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 2738 Royal Thistle Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    June-5-2026 | 1,694 sqft | $142/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (1,694 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $240,000

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.