Harris Value

8316 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

3,756 sqft, built 2014, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $1,890,900 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805540000284

Appraised value
$1,890,900
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,047,068
Living area
3,756 sqft
$503 per sqft
Year built
2014
Excellent quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $1,719,000 in 2025 to $1,890,900 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $503 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $156,168 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northwest Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77055.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,256 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $409 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1123 Green Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    3,723 sqft | $437/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (3,723 vs 3,756 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2014); Similar lot size (10,947 vs 11,250 sqft)
    $1,628,005
  • 1010 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    3,830 sqft | $405/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,830 vs 3,756 sqft); Built same year (2014); Lot 11% smaller (10,000 vs 11,250 sqft)
    $1,552,446
  • 8322 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    3,852 sqft | $504/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (3,852 vs 3,756 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2014); Lot 11% smaller (10,020 vs 11,250 sqft)
    $1,941,138
  • 9013 Randy Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    3,995 sqft | $454/sqft | built 2010 | 6% larger (3,995 vs 3,756 sqft); Similar age (2010 vs 2014); Similar lot size (11,000 vs 11,250 sqft)
    $1,815,000
  • 1421 Bracher St, Houston, TX 77055
    3,695 sqft | $548/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (3,695 vs 3,756 sqft); Similar lot size (12,099 vs 11,250 sqft); Same quality (Excellent)
    $2,025,469

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.

  • 1717 Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    September-8-2026 | 3,825 sqft | $418/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,825 sqft); Similar age (2014); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,600,000
  • 8553 Montridge Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    May-4-2026 | 3,797 sqft | $336/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (3,797 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,275,000
  • 1314 Caywood Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    April-17-2026 | 3,668 sqft | $354/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (3,668 sqft); Similar age (2013); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,299,000
  • 2021 Marnel Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    July-6-2026 | 3,750 sqft | $287/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (3,750 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,075,000
  • 1402 Lynnview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    May-15-2026 | 3,687 sqft | $359/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (3,687 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,325,000

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