Harris Value

8021 Ethel St, Houston, TX 77028

1,112 sqft, built 1950, in Settegast Appraised at $212,713 for 2026.

Harris County account 0300170130020

Appraised value
$212,713
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$249,508
Living area
1,112 sqft
$191 per sqft
Year built
1950
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 20.0% from $177,261 in 2025 to $212,713 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $191 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $36,795 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 8116 Saint Louis St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,216 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1950 | 9% larger (1,216 vs 1,112 sqft); Built same year (1950); Lot 11% smaller (8,000 vs 8,960 sqft)
    $289,046
  • 7991 Sparta St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,224 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1961 | 10% larger (1,224 vs 1,112 sqft); Similar lot size (8,160 vs 8,960 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $161,527
  • 8045 Chateau St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,195 sqft | $67/sqft | built 1940 | 8% larger (1,195 vs 1,112 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (8,000 vs 8,960 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $80,469
  • 7999 Ritz St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,132 sqft | $212/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,132 vs 1,112 sqft); Lot 17% smaller (7,401 vs 8,960 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $240,000
  • 5407 Nielan St, Houston, TX 77028
    1,231 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1960 | 11% larger (1,231 vs 1,112 sqft); Lot 12% larger (10,000 vs 8,960 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $217,921

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.

  • 7222 Bywood St, Houston, TX 77028
    September-16-2026 | 1,050 sqft | $67/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,050 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $70,000
  • 7538 Bywood St, Houston, TX 77028
    August-12-2026 | 1,119 sqft | $144/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,119 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $160,585
  • 8010 Miley St, Houston, TX 77028
    July-24-2026 | 1,110 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,110 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $115,000
  • 7601 Delavan Dr, Houston, TX 77028
    June-26-2026 | 1,098 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,098 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $140,900
  • 6010 Haight St, Houston, TX 77028
    August-18-2026 | 1,187 sqft | $104/sqft | built 1950 | 7% size difference (1,187 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $123,000

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