Harris Value

7957 Joy St, Houston, TX 77028

1,428 sqft, built 1940, in Settegast Appraised at $149,204 for 2026.

Harris County account 0300180180042

Appraised value
$149,204
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,428 sqft
$104 per sqft
Year built
1940
Low quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 3.1% from $144,780 in 2025 to $149,204 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $104 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Settegast neighborhood and ZIP 77028.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 841 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $137 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +13.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5421 Nielan St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,304 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1940 | 9% smaller (1,304 vs 1,428 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 4,920 sqft)
    $159,072
  • 5513 Tommye St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,464 sqft | $85/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,464 vs 1,428 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1940); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 4,920 sqft)
    $124,069
  • 7018 N Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    1,368 sqft | $71/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,368 vs 1,428 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (4,552 vs 4,920 sqft)
    $96,600
  • 7945 Angus St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,392 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,392 vs 1,428 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 15% smaller (4,199 vs 4,920 sqft)
    $170,400
  • 7949 Ritz St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,512 sqft | $100/sqft | built 1940 | 6% larger (1,512 vs 1,428 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 19% smaller (4,000 vs 4,920 sqft)
    $151,632

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.

  • 7931 Carolwood Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    September-30-2026 | 1,600 sqft | $100/sqft | built 1952 | 12% size difference (1,600 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $160,000
  • 8614 Fringewood Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    August-7-2026 | 1,328 sqft | $56/sqft | built 1950 | 7% size difference (1,328 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $75,000
  • 6010 Haight St, Houston, TX 77028
    August-18-2026 | 1,187 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1950 | Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $123,000
  • 7626 Bellingham Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    May-15-2026 | 1,478 sqft | $95/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,478 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,000
  • 8402 Flintridge Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    May-6-2026 | 1,287 sqft | $77/sqft | built 1940 | 10% size difference (1,287 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $99,000

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.