Harris Value

8239 Howard Dr, Houston, TX 77017

2,492 sqft, built 1947, in Meadowbrook / Allendale Appraised at $326,818 for 2026.

Harris County account 0591800270010

Appraised value
$326,818
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,492 sqft
$131 per sqft
Year built
1947
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 18.8% from $275,000 in 2025 to $326,818 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $131 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Meadowbrook / Allendale neighborhood and ZIP 77017.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 697 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $133 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +8.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8072 Lenore St, Houston, TX 77017
    2,419 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (2,419 vs 2,492 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1947); Lot 10% smaller (14,956 vs 16,625 sqft)
    $316,258
  • 8310 Howard Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    2,402 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (2,402 vs 2,492 sqft); Similar lot size (18,125 vs 16,625 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $376,708
  • 8254 Howard Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    2,346 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1948 | 6% smaller (2,346 vs 2,492 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1947); Lot 17% smaller (13,775 vs 16,625 sqft)
    $259,317
  • 8251 Howard Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    2,815 sqft | $90/sqft | built 1947 | 13% larger (2,815 vs 2,492 sqft); Built same year (1947); Lot 13% smaller (14,500 vs 16,625 sqft)
    $253,015
  • 8036 Lenore St, Houston, TX 77017
    2,257 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1948 | 9% smaller (2,257 vs 2,492 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1947); Same quality (Average)
    $379,056

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.

  • 5455 N Crooked Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77017
    August-28-2026 | 2,341 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1952 | 6% size difference (2,341 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,999
  • 8211 Findlay St, Houston, TX 77017
    August-17-2026 | 2,043 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1939 | Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,000
  • 1206 Oak Meadows St, Houston, TX 77017
    May-22-2026 | 2,066 sqft | $97/sqft | built 1955 | Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,999
  • 7822 Kimble St, Houston, TX 77017
    June-23-2026 | 1,942 sqft | $67/sqft | built 1948 | Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $130,000

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.