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742 Plainwood Dr, Houston, TX 77079

4,540 sqft, built 1980, in Energy Corridor Appraised at $801,230 for 2026.

Harris County account 1142640010007

Appraised value
$801,230
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
4,540 sqft
$176 per sqft
Year built
1980
Excellent quality

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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 decreased 11.1% from $901,411 in 2025 to $801,230 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $176 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Energy Corridor neighborhood and ZIP 77079.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 117 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $200 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -7.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 15434 Walkwood Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    4,450 sqft | $167/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (4,450 vs 4,540 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Similar lot size (9,352 vs 9,434 sqft)
    $741,483
  • 15418 Walkwood Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    4,636 sqft | $199/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (4,636 vs 4,540 sqft); Similar lot size (9,810 vs 9,434 sqft); Same quality (Excellent)
    $921,579
  • 15506 Old Stone Trl, Houston, TX 77079
    4,870 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1984 | 7% larger (4,870 vs 4,540 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1980); Similar lot size (9,227 vs 9,434 sqft)
    $936,052
  • 726 Windbreak Trl, Houston, TX 77079
    4,247 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1983 | 6% smaller (4,247 vs 4,540 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1980); Similar lot size (8,745 vs 9,434 sqft)
    $842,520
  • 15510 Walkwood Dr, Houston, TX 77079
    3,996 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1980 | 12% smaller (3,996 vs 4,540 sqft); Built same year (1980); Similar lot size (9,669 vs 9,434 sqft)
    $732,438

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.

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.