Harris Value

8332 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

2,356 sqft, built 1955, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $893,376 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805540000280

Appraised value
$893,376
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$937,927
Living area
2,356 sqft
$379 per sqft
Year built
1955
Good 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 $812,160 in 2025 to $893,376 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $379 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $44,551 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.

  • 8825 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    2,254 sqft | $416/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,254 vs 2,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (9,250 vs 9,200 sqft)
    $937,707
  • 2 Tam Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    2,330 sqft | $445/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (2,330 vs 2,356 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1955); Similar lot size (9,333 vs 9,200 sqft)
    $1,036,511
  • 8850 Cardwell Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    2,405 sqft | $311/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,405 vs 2,356 sqft); Similar lot size (9,600 vs 9,200 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $748,507
  • 8818 Burkhart Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    2,237 sqft | $428/sqft | built 1956 | 5% smaller (2,237 vs 2,356 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1955); Similar lot size (8,400 vs 9,200 sqft)
    $958,047
  • 8333 Cedarbrake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    2,323 sqft | $453/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,323 vs 2,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,200 sqft)
    $1,053,003

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.

  • 1918 Westcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    September-25-2026 | 2,184 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1950 | 7% size difference (2,184 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,000
  • 9765 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-17-2026 | 2,466 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,466 sqft); Similar age (1958); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 7211 Alderney Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-6-2026 | 2,159 sqft | $449/sqft | built 1955 | 8% size difference (2,159 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $969,000
  • 8034 Cedel Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    July-15-2026 | 2,281 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (2,281 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $500,000
  • 7111 Hartland Ave, Houston, TX 77055
    June-12-2026 | 2,195 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1956 | 7% size difference (2,195 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $880,000

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