Harris Value

8420 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

5,050 sqft, built 2018, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $2,576,325 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805500000234

Appraised value
$2,576,325
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,781,539
Living area
5,050 sqft
$510 per sqft
Year built
2018
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 20.0% from $2,146,938 in 2025 to $2,576,325 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $510 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $205,214 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.

  • 8521 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,119 sqft | $486/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (5,119 vs 5,050 sqft); Similar age (2017 vs 2018); Lot 14% larger (9,600 vs 8,400 sqft)
    $2,489,379
  • 8321 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,918 sqft | $413/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (4,918 vs 5,050 sqft); Built same year (2018); Lot 17% larger (9,800 vs 8,400 sqft)
    $2,031,693
  • 1332 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    5,277 sqft | $446/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (5,277 vs 5,050 sqft); Similar age (2021 vs 2018); Lot 12% larger (9,450 vs 8,400 sqft)
    $2,354,000
  • 8405 Raylin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,977 sqft | $456/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (4,977 vs 5,050 sqft); Lot 13% larger (9,520 vs 8,400 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,268,161
  • 8805 Croes Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,158 sqft | $389/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (5,158 vs 5,050 sqft); Lot 14% larger (9,600 vs 8,400 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,005,074

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.

  • 9909 Larston St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-4-2026 | 5,118 sqft | $292/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (5,118 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 1525 Ronson Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    September-25-2026 | 5,276 sqft | $426/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (5,276 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 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 | Similar size (4,992 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,996,000
  • 7218 Schiller St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-30-2026 | 5,300 sqft | $325/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (5,300 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,720,000
  • 6534 Corbin St, Houston, TX 77055
    June-22-2026 | 4,832 sqft | $343/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (4,832 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,655,000

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