Harris Value

8021 Observatory St, Houston, TX 77088

1,822 sqft, built 2004, in Acres Home Appraised at $157,034 for 2026.

Harris County account 0701140200011

Appraised value
$157,034
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$292,289
Living area
1,822 sqft
$86 per sqft
Year built
2004
Average quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $142,759 in 2025 to $157,034 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $86 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $135,255 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Acres Home neighborhood and ZIP 77088.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 312 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $125 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7010 Smilax St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,764 sqft | $165/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (1,764 vs 1,822 sqft); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,550 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $291,573
  • 8414 Easter St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,710 sqft | $145/sqft | built 2005 | 6% smaller (1,710 vs 1,822 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2004); Lot 11% smaller (5,807 vs 6,550 sqft)
    $247,404
  • 8210 Tower St, Houston, TX 77088
    1,949 sqft | $101/sqft | built 2000 | 7% larger (1,949 vs 1,822 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 2004); Similar lot size (7,155 vs 6,550 sqft)
    $196,725
  • 8310 Observatory, Houston, TX 77088
    1,764 sqft | $182/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (1,764 vs 1,822 sqft); Lot 11% larger (7,300 vs 6,550 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $320,380
  • 2017 Ferguson Way, Houston, TX 77088
    1,666 sqft | $141/sqft | built 2006 | 9% smaller (1,666 vs 1,822 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2004); Lot 19% smaller (5,292 vs 6,550 sqft)
    $234,851

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.

  • 9707 Misty Vine Ct, Houston, TX 77088
    August-31-2026 | 1,727 sqft | $156/sqft | built 2005 | 5% size difference (1,727 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 9626 Park Heath Ln, Houston, TX 77088
    August-26-2026 | 1,875 sqft | $112/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (1,875 sqft); Similar age (2004); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,900
  • 8906 Mattison Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    September-29-2026 | 1,677 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1991 | 8% size difference (1,677 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $232,000
  • 6606 Grand Haven Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    July-7-2026 | 1,956 sqft | $117/sqft | built 1990 | 7% size difference (1,956 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $228,500
  • 2738 Royal Thistle Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    June-5-2026 | 1,694 sqft | $142/sqft | built 2007 | 7% size difference (1,694 sqft); Similar age (2007); 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.