Harris Value

8429 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

4,346 sqft, built 2015, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $1,955,954 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805520000253

Appraised value
$1,955,954
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,264,732
Living area
4,346 sqft
$450 per sqft
Year built
2015
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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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 $1,778,140 in 2025 to $1,955,954 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $450 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $308,778 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.

  • 8941 Croes Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,363 sqft | $443/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (4,363 vs 4,346 sqft); Similar lot size (9,240 vs 9,440 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,934,900
  • 8413 Raylin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,652 sqft | $491/sqft | built 2011 | 7% larger (4,652 vs 4,346 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2015); Similar lot size (9,520 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $2,286,346
  • 8421 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,596 sqft | $439/sqft | built 2008 | 6% larger (4,596 vs 4,346 sqft); Similar lot size (9,957 vs 9,440 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,017,620
  • 6 Burkhart Forest Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    4,591 sqft | $442/sqft | built 2011 | 6% larger (4,591 vs 4,346 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2015); Lot 11% larger (10,489 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $2,028,997
  • 1304 Pech Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    4,906 sqft | $419/sqft | built 2015 | 13% larger (4,906 vs 4,346 sqft); Built same year (2015); Similar lot size (10,004 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $2,054,850

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.

  • 1504 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    August-21-2026 | 4,242 sqft | $336/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (4,242 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,425,900
  • 1307 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    July-14-2026 | 4,332 sqft | $283/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (4,332 sqft); Similar age (2015); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,225,000
  • 6514 Rolla St, Houston, TX 77055
    August-10-2026 | 4,402 sqft | $408/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (4,402 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,797,000
  • 1502 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    July-24-2026 | 4,485 sqft | $331/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (4,485 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,485,990
  • 1717 Bayram Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    May-29-2026 | 4,213 sqft | $356/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (4,213 sqft); Similar age (2017); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,499,000

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.