Harris Value

8325 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

5,397 sqft, built 2021, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $2,089,828 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805580000334

Appraised value
$2,089,828
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,447,367
Living area
5,397 sqft
$387 per sqft
Year built
2021
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 $1,899,844 in 2025 to $2,089,828 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $387 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $357,539 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.

  • 8306 Cedarbrake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,499 sqft | $379/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (5,499 vs 5,397 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2021); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $2,083,229
  • 8318 Cedarbrake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,356 sqft | $438/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (5,356 vs 5,397 sqft); Similar age (2017 vs 2021); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $2,348,371
  • 1022 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,485 sqft | $389/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (5,485 vs 5,397 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2021); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $2,132,359
  • 8858 Cardwell Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,456 sqft | $418/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (5,456 vs 5,397 sqft); Similar age (2019 vs 2021); Similar lot size (9,600 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $2,281,817
  • 8505 Burkhart Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    5,254 sqft | $440/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (5,254 vs 5,397 sqft); Built same year (2021); Similar lot size (10,000 vs 9,800 sqft)
    $2,311,198

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.

  • 7218 Schiller St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-30-2026 | 5,300 sqft | $325/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (5,300 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,720,000
  • 1525 Ronson Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    September-25-2026 | 5,276 sqft | $426/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (5,276 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,245,000
  • 1310 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-29-2026 | 4,992 sqft | $400/sqft | built 2022 | 8% size difference (4,992 sqft); Similar age (2022); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,996,000
  • 9909 Larston St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-4-2026 | 5,118 sqft | $292/sqft | built 2023 | 5% size difference (5,118 sqft); Similar age (2023); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 1328 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    August-14-2026 | 5,497 sqft | $518/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (5,497 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,850,000

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.