Harris Value

7961 Joy St, Houston, TX 77028

1,561 sqft, built 1975, in Settegast Appraised at $256,299 for 2026.

Harris County account 0300180180040

Appraised value
$256,299
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,561 sqft
$164 per sqft
Year built
1975
Average 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 8.7% from $235,713 in 2025 to $256,299 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $164 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.

  • 5321 Kelford St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,643 sqft | $107/sqft | built 1965 | 5% larger (1,643 vs 1,561 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 9,840 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $176,487
  • 7959 Boy St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,558 sqft | $80/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,558 vs 1,561 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (8,400 vs 9,840 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $124,494
  • 7954 Booker St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,584 sqft | $99/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,584 vs 1,561 sqft); Built same year (1975); Lot 13% smaller (8,581 vs 9,840 sqft)
    $156,916
  • 5301 Nielan St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,719 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1960 | 10% larger (1,719 vs 1,561 sqft); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 9,840 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $245,716
  • 5702 Eastland St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,485 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,485 vs 1,561 sqft); Same quality (Average); Same neighborhood
    $151,662

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.

  • 7514 Glen Manor Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    August-21-2026 | 1,410 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1967 | 10% size difference (1,410 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $160,000
  • 8413 Darlington Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    April-15-2026 | 1,564 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,564 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $150,000
  • 7302 Sandra St, Houston, TX 77028
    June-2-2026 | 1,460 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1964 | 6% size difference (1,460 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 7923 Sunbury St, Houston, TX 77028
    August-21-2026 | 1,879 sqft | $84/sqft | built 1959 | Sold after the valuation date
    $158,000
  • 7990 Sparta St, Houston, TX 77028
    May-19-2026 | 1,244 sqft | $193/sqft | built 1982 | Moderate age difference (7 years newer); 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.