Harris Value

8503 Black Tern Ln, Houston, TX 77040

2,364 sqft, built 2005, in Northside Appraised at $269,900 for 2026.

Harris County account 1247450010063

Appraised value
$269,900
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,364 sqft
$114 per sqft
Year built
2005
Average quality

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Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 7.1% from $290,664 in 2025 to $269,900 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $114 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77040.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 141 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $132 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -7.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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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.

  • 8107 Tiger Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    July-8-2026 | 2,502 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1999 | 6% size difference (2,502 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $400,000
  • 8030 Oahu Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    April-30-2026 | 2,366 sqft | $130/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,366 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $307,580
  • 7730 Kempsey Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    June-12-2026 | 2,060 sqft | $163/sqft | built 2007 | 13% size difference (2,060 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 8419 Battle Plains Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    August-24-2026 | 2,456 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (2,456 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $310,000
  • 9331 Oratorio Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    July-23-2026 | 2,603 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1996 | 10% size difference (2,603 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $430,000

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.