Harris Value

816 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009

1,004 sqft, built 1930, in Northside Appraised at $604,158 for 2026.

Harris County account 0621230000006

Appraised value
$604,158
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,004 sqft
$602 per sqft
Year built
1930
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 4.4% from $578,783 in 2025 to $604,158 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $602 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77009.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 864 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $492 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 825 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009
    964 sqft | $626/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (964 vs 1,004 sqft); Similar age (1928 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,512 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $603,298
  • 4012 Norhill Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
    1,008 sqft | $566/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,008 vs 1,004 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $570,516
  • 816 Fugate St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,012 sqft | $529/sqft | built 1932 | Similar size (1,012 vs 1,004 sqft); Similar age (1932 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,512 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $534,854
  • 913 Fugate St, Houston, TX 77009
    978 sqft | $660/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (978 vs 1,004 sqft); Built same year (1930); Similar lot size (5,650 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $645,634
  • 4615 Pineridge St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,022 sqft | $482/sqft | built 1926 | Similar size (1,022 vs 1,004 sqft); Similar age (1926 vs 1930); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $493,015

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.

  • 1305 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
    August-14-2026 | 1,008 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,008 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 419 Fairbanks St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-29-2026 | 1,031 sqft | $373/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,031 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $384,500
  • 1012 Joyce St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-30-2026 | 994 sqft | $261/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (994 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $259,000
  • 1115 Adele St, Houston, TX 77009
    June-26-2026 | 960 sqft | $521/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (960 sqft); Similar age (1928); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,900
  • 908 Northwood St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-4-2026 | 1,080 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1920 | 8% size difference (1,080 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $374,900

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.