Harris Value

838 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

2,496 sqft, built 1937, in Central Northwest Appraised at $784,262 for 2026.

Harris County account 0660460360010

Appraised value
$784,262
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,496 sqft
$314 per sqft
Year built
1937
Good quality

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Assessment snapshot

These public HCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 5.2% from $745,405 in 2025 to $784,262 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $314 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 176 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $370 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +8.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 842 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,450 sqft | $371/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (2,450 vs 2,496 sqft); Similar lot size (12,622 vs 12,680 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $910,145
  • 822 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    2,761 sqft | $265/sqft | built 1942 | 11% larger (2,761 vs 2,496 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1937); Similar lot size (12,089 vs 12,680 sqft)
    $732,988
  • 846 Azalea St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,499 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,499 vs 2,496 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (11,322 vs 12,680 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $741,521
  • 839 Azalea St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,566 sqft | $291/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (2,566 vs 2,496 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (11,247 vs 12,680 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $746,578
  • 859 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018
    2,693 sqft | $295/sqft | built 1940 | 8% larger (2,693 vs 2,496 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1937); Similar lot size (11,475 vs 12,680 sqft)
    $795,757

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.

  • 408 W 33rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    September-10-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $362/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $896,000
  • 216 W 30th St, Houston, TX 77018
    August-31-2026 | 2,849 sqft | $325/sqft | built 1940 | 14% size difference (2,849 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $925,000
  • 232 W 33rd St, Houston, TX 77018
    June-15-2026 | 2,573 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (2,573 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $865,500
  • 729 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    July-22-2026 | 2,347 sqft | $424/sqft | built 1945 | 6% size difference (2,347 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 1550 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    September-10-2026 | 2,688 sqft | $314/sqft | built 1945 | 8% size difference (2,688 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $844,000

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.