Harris Value

8514 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074

2,870 sqft, built 1968, in Braeburn Appraised at $607,453 for 2026.

Harris County account 0730200000060

Appraised value
$607,453
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$642,446
Living area
2,870 sqft
$212 per sqft
Year built
1968
Good quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $552,230 in 2025 to $607,453 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $212 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $34,993 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 8800 Brae Acres Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    2,928 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,928 vs 2,870 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1968); Similar lot size (54,279 vs 52,080 sqft)
    $679,289
  • 8202 Wateka, Houston, TX 77074
    2,923 sqft | $162/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,923 vs 2,870 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (55,454 vs 52,080 sqft)
    $472,976
  • 8907 Wateka Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    2,671 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1964 | 7% smaller (2,671 vs 2,870 sqft); Similar age (1964 vs 1968); Similar lot size (54,279 vs 52,080 sqft)
    $644,228
  • 8410 Brae Acres Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    2,752 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (2,752 vs 2,870 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1968); Lot 12% smaller (45,920 vs 52,080 sqft)
    $312,324
  • 8710 Brae Acres Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    2,591 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1973 | 10% smaller (2,591 vs 2,870 sqft); Similar age (1973 vs 1968); Similar lot size (54,279 vs 52,080 sqft)
    $521,356

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.

  • 9214 Bintliff Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    September-11-2026 | 3,005 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (3,005 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $395,000
  • 9006 Bonhomme Rd, Houston, TX 77074
    September-21-2026 | 2,599 sqft | $260/sqft | built 1968 | 9% size difference (2,599 sqft); Similar age (1968); Sold after the valuation date
    $675,000
  • 7434 Carew St, Houston, TX 77074
    September-8-2026 | 2,360 sqft | $110/sqft | built 1962 | Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $259,000
  • 7323 Carew St, Houston, TX 77074
    August-19-2026 | 2,313 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1964 | Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $264,000
  • 9323 Braes Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77074
    April-28-2026 | 3,349 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1960 | Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $529,900

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