Harris Value

8221 Fountain St, Houston, TX 77051

1,169 sqft, built 1950, in South Side Appraised at $195,778 for 2026.

Harris County account 0511740090005

Appraised value
$195,778
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,169 sqft
$167 per sqft
Year built
1950
Average quality

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 2.9% from $201,651 in 2025 to $195,778 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $167 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77051.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 823 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $138 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8221 Grandview St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,170 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,170 vs 1,169 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1950); Similar lot size (5,000 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $187,135
  • 8028 Parnell St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,136 sqft | $82/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,136 vs 1,169 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (5,512 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $93,138
  • 8315 Fountain St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,196 sqft | $65/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (1,196 vs 1,169 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1950); Similar lot size (5,512 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $77,948
  • 8002 Cannon St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,247 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1950 | 7% larger (1,247 vs 1,169 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (5,936 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $157,350
  • 8215 Canyon St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,277 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1945 | 9% larger (1,277 vs 1,169 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1950); Similar lot size (5,512 vs 5,512 sqft)
    $201,885

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.

  • 8023 Fountain St, Houston, TX 77051
    September-15-2026 | 1,152 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,152 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,000
  • 9409 Fairland Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    August-26-2026 | 1,188 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,188 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,900
  • 9309 Cathedral Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    July-10-2026 | 1,292 sqft | $139/sqft | built 1950 | 10% size difference (1,292 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $180,000
  • 4217 Sterling St, Houston, TX 77051
    September-21-2026 | 1,320 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1957 | 13% size difference (1,320 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $174,990
  • 3034 Corksie St, Houston, TX 77051
    June-9-2026 | 1,225 sqft | $180/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,225 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $219,900

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.