Harris Value

7918 Scherzo Ln, Houston, TX 77040

3,648 sqft, built 1995, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $493,375 for 2026.

Harris County account 1178690030003

Appraised value
$493,375
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,648 sqft
$135 per sqft
Year built
1995
Good 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 increased 7.8% from $457,878 in 2025 to $493,375 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $135 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Woodwind Lakes neighborhood and ZIP 77040.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 990 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $154 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7606 Melody Cir, Houston, TX 77040
    3,650 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,650 vs 3,648 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1995); Similar lot size (7,769 vs 7,800 sqft)
    $496,466
  • 8718 Serenade Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    3,625 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,625 vs 3,648 sqft); Built same year (1995); Similar lot size (7,762 vs 7,800 sqft)
    $475,446
  • 8703 Golden Chord Cir, Houston, TX 77040
    3,595 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,595 vs 3,648 sqft); Built same year (1995); Similar lot size (7,924 vs 7,800 sqft)
    $483,964
  • 7803 Percussion Pl, Houston, TX 77040
    3,673 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,673 vs 3,648 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1995); Similar lot size (7,915 vs 7,800 sqft)
    $495,829
  • 7815 Adagio Ave, Houston, TX 77040
    3,664 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,664 vs 3,648 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1995); Similar lot size (8,050 vs 7,800 sqft)
    $505,874

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.

  • 9314 Walnut Brook Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    September-25-2026 | 3,796 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,796 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $489,000
  • 9523 Bayou Lake Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    August-12-2026 | 3,216 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1998 | 12% size difference (3,216 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $495,000
  • 8219 Terrace Brook Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    September-25-2026 | 3,105 sqft | $113/sqft | built 2006 | 15% size difference (3,105 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 8202 Argentina St, Jersey Village, TX 77040
    September-28-2026 | 3,572 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (3,572 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $545,000
  • 8419 Laurel Trce, Houston, TX 77040
    June-15-2026 | 3,118 sqft | $149/sqft | built 2000 | 14% size difference (3,118 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $465,000

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.