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8511 Cottage Gate Ln, Houston, TX 77088

1,654 sqft, built 1970, in Acres Home Appraised at $175,444 for 2026.

Harris County account 1020500010028

Appraised value
$175,444
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,654 sqft
$106 per sqft
Year built
1970
Average 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 9.7% from $159,923 in 2025 to $175,444 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $106 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Acres Home neighborhood and ZIP 77088.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 307 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $128 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8611 Whitecastle Ln, Houston, TX 77088
    1,657 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,657 vs 1,654 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1970); Similar lot size (6,240 vs 5,830 sqft)
    $170,585
  • 1410 Tarberry Rd, Houston, TX 77088
    1,655 sqft | $116/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,655 vs 1,654 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Lot 11% larger (6,448 vs 5,830 sqft)
    $192,595
  • 1322 Tarberry Rd, Houston, TX 77088
    1,656 sqft | $103/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (1,656 vs 1,654 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1970); Lot 11% larger (6,448 vs 5,830 sqft)
    $171,036
  • 1407 Diplomat Way, Houston, TX 77088
    1,750 sqft | $112/sqft | built 1969 | 6% larger (1,750 vs 1,654 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Similar lot size (6,240 vs 5,830 sqft)
    $195,225
  • 1447 Diplomat Way, Houston, TX 77088
    1,547 sqft | $105/sqft | built 1970 | 6% smaller (1,547 vs 1,654 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (6,240 vs 5,830 sqft)
    $161,695

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.

  • 1503 Tarberry Rd, Houston, TX 77088
    August-31-2026 | 1,528 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1969 | 8% size difference (1,528 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000
  • 5523 Greenhill Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    August-24-2026 | 1,700 sqft | $122/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,700 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $208,000
  • 6023 Elkwood Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    June-22-2026 | 1,664 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,664 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $214,000
  • 5418 Greenhill Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    August-14-2026 | 1,771 sqft | $127/sqft | built 1980 | 7% size difference (1,771 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000
  • 10111 Hibernia Dr, Houston, TX 77088
    July-31-2026 | 1,693 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,693 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $209,000

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.