Harris Value

8433 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

1,820 sqft, built 1953, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $734,436 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805520000252

Appraised value
$734,436
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,820 sqft
$404 per sqft
Year built
1953
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 8.8% from $675,248 in 2025 to $734,436 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $404 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 8611 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,838 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,838 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1953); Similar lot size (9,216 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $737,000
  • 8437 Raylin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,767 sqft | $412/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,767 vs 1,820 sqft); Built same year (1953); Similar lot size (9,520 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $728,581
  • 8317 Cedarbrake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,812 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,812 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1953); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $695,345
  • 1327 Modiste St, Houston, TX 77055
    1,809 sqft | $407/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,809 vs 1,820 sqft); Built same year (1953); Similar lot size (10,010 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $736,890
  • 8330 Cedarbrake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,864 sqft | $394/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,864 vs 1,820 sqft); Built same year (1953); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,440 sqft)
    $733,846

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.

  • 9766 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    September-11-2026 | 1,915 sqft | $225/sqft | built 1956 | 5% size difference (1,915 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $429,999
  • 7119 Shavelson St, Houston, TX 77055
    June-29-2026 | 1,828 sqft | $301/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,828 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $549,900
  • 1328 Bingle Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    May-27-2026 | 1,857 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,857 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $645,000
  • 7906 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77055
    June-30-2026 | 1,799 sqft | $195/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,799 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 1702 Cranway Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    September-4-2026 | 1,808 sqft | $581/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,808 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,050,000

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.