Harris Value

7974 Joy St, Houston, TX 77028

726 sqft, built 1940, in Settegast Appraised at $90,803 for 2026.

Harris County account 0300180190021

Appraised value
$90,803
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
726 sqft
$125 per sqft
Year built
1940

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Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 2.4% from $88,678 in 2025 to $90,803 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $125 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.

  • 8114 Filltop St, Houston, TX 77028
    760 sqft | $87/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (760 vs 726 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 17% smaller (4,000 vs 4,840 sqft)
    $66,384
  • 7985 Little St, Houston, TX 77028
    672 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1940 | 7% smaller (672 vs 726 sqft); Built same year (1940); Lot 13% smaller (4,199 vs 4,840 sqft)
    $89,444
  • 7930 Joy St, Houston, TX 77028
    600 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1940 | Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (4,678 vs 4,840 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $93,261
  • 7970 Joy St, Houston, TX 77028
    576 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1940 | Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (4,840 vs 4,840 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $94,409
  • 7946 Ritz St, Houston, TX 77028
    576 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1940 | Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (4,918 vs 4,840 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $84,578

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.

  • 7236 S Hall St, Houston, TX 77028
    September-11-2026 | 816 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1950 | 12% size difference (816 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $95,000
  • 7957 Ritz St, Houston, TX 77028
    April-29-2026 | 864 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1940 | Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $120,000

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.