Harris Value

8511 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074

2,757 sqft, built 1940, in Braeburn Appraised at $424,421 for 2026.

Harris County account 0730200000049

Appraised value
$424,421
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,757 sqft
$154 per sqft
Year built
1940
Good quality

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 18.7% from $357,585 in 2025 to $424,421 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $154 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Braeburn neighborhood and ZIP 77074.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 57 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $201 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8610 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    2,742 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1945 | Similar size (2,742 vs 2,757 sqft); Similar age (1945 vs 1940); Similar lot size (45,680 vs 45,920 sqft)
    $438,869
  • 8111 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    2,622 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (2,622 vs 2,757 sqft); Similar lot size (42,560 vs 45,920 sqft); Similar quality (1 step: Average vs Good)
    $414,585
  • 2 Mockingbird Cir, Houston, TX 77074
    2,350 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1946 | 15% smaller (2,350 vs 2,757 sqft); Similar lot size (43,865 vs 45,920 sqft); Similar quality (1 step: Average vs Good)
    $808,049
  • 8902 Brae Acres Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    2,336 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1946 | Lot 18% larger (54,279 vs 45,920 sqft); Similar quality (1 step: Average vs Good); Same neighborhood
    $470,683
  • 8410 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    2,158 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1952 | Similar lot size (47,120 vs 45,920 sqft); Same quality (Good); Same neighborhood
    $484,121

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.

  • 5926 Kuldell Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    August-18-2026 | 2,017 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1959 | Sold after the valuation date
    $340,000

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