Harris Value

8231 Schaffer Ln, Houston, TX 77070

2,192 sqft, built 1973, in Prestonwood Forest Appraised at $268,330 for 2026.

Harris County account 1034710000008

Appraised value
$268,330
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,192 sqft
$122 per sqft
Year built
1973
Average quality

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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 2.6% from $261,649 in 2025 to $268,330 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $122 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Prestonwood Forest neighborhood and ZIP 77070.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 780 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 +5.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8219 Camborne Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    2,202 sqft | $119/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,202 vs 2,192 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1973); Similar lot size (9,689 vs 9,699 sqft)
    $262,384
  • 8203 Camborne Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    2,196 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (2,196 vs 2,192 sqft); Built same year (1973); Similar lot size (9,853 vs 9,699 sqft)
    $248,348
  • 14327 Ravenhurst Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    2,186 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,186 vs 2,192 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1973); Similar lot size (9,733 vs 9,699 sqft)
    $262,382
  • 8122 Birchglen Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    2,178 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,178 vs 2,192 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1973); Similar lot size (9,612 vs 9,699 sqft)
    $273,563
  • 8223 Dorrcrest Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    2,166 sqft | $121/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (2,166 vs 2,192 sqft); Built same year (1973); Similar lot size (9,607 vs 9,699 sqft)
    $262,892

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.

  • 7806 Bideford Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    September-2-2026 | 2,159 sqft | $146/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,159 sqft); Similar age (1975); Sold after the valuation date
    $315,000
  • 7719 Wycomb Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    July-31-2026 | 2,153 sqft | $125/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,153 sqft); Similar age (1975); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,950
  • 10330 Sweetwood Dr, Houston, TX 77070
    September-22-2026 | 2,032 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1976 | 7% size difference (2,032 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $224,999
  • 14138 Burke Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77070
    August-14-2026 | 2,296 sqft | $142/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,296 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 8231 Roebourne Ln, Houston, TX 77070
    August-31-2026 | 2,032 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1974 | 7% size difference (2,032 sqft); Similar age (1974); Sold after the valuation date
    $298,500

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.