Harris Value

8209 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074

4,455 sqft, built 1971, in Braeburn Appraised at $536,728 for 2026.

Harris County account 0730200000055

Appraised value
$536,728
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$599,669
Living area
4,455 sqft
$120 per sqft
Year built
1971
Excellent quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 $487,935 in 2025 to $536,728 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $120 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $62,941 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Braeburn neighborhood and ZIP 77074.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 57 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $201 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8500 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    4,372 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (4,372 vs 4,455 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1971); Same quality (Excellent)
    $733,643
  • 8808 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    4,585 sqft | $182/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (4,585 vs 4,455 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1971); Same quality (Excellent)
    $834,928
  • 8102 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    4,681 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1968 | 5% larger (4,681 vs 4,455 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1971); Lot 11% larger (47,120 vs 42,560 sqft)
    $738,511
  • 8906 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    4,487 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (4,487 vs 4,455 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1971); Same neighborhood
    $534,600
  • 8514 Brae Acres Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    4,051 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1966 | 9% smaller (4,051 vs 4,455 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1971); Similar lot size (45,920 vs 42,560 sqft)
    $519,537

Recent comparable sales

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