Harris Value

8517 Safeguard St, Houston, TX 77051

1,540 sqft, built 2009, in South Side Appraised at $233,851 for 2026.

Harris County account 0761490020011

Appraised value
$233,851
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$272,016
Living area
1,540 sqft
$152 per sqft
Year built
2009
Average 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 $212,592 in 2025 to $233,851 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $152 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $38,165 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the South Side neighborhood and ZIP 77051.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 284 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $156 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +15.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4626 Sterling St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,540 sqft | $205/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (1,540 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (7,155 vs 7,300 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $316,080
  • 4349 Galesburg St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,454 sqft | $170/sqft | built 2005 | 6% smaller (1,454 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2009); Similar lot size (7,300 vs 7,300 sqft)
    $247,549
  • 8514 Safeguard St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,492 sqft | $181/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (1,492 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar lot size (7,250 vs 7,300 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $269,528
  • 8525 Safeguard St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,289 sqft | $189/sqft | built 2009 | Built same year (2009); Similar lot size (7,300 vs 7,300 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $244,123
  • 4350 Aledo St, Houston, TX 77051
    1,716 sqft | $176/sqft | built 2004 | 11% larger (1,716 vs 1,540 sqft); Similar age (2004 vs 2009); Similar lot size (7,592 vs 7,300 sqft)
    $301,161

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.

  • 12038 Helvick Crescent Ave, Houston, TX 77051
    August-21-2026 | 1,400 sqft | $143/sqft | built 2013 | 9% size difference (1,400 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,990
  • 4506 Davenport St, Houston, TX 77051
    July-16-2026 | 1,589 sqft | $145/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (1,589 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $229,800
  • 9401 Kappa Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    May-15-2026 | 1,631 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1997 | 6% size difference (1,631 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $200,000
  • 11946 Dalkey Dr, Houston, TX 77051
    June-9-2026 | 1,650 sqft | $173/sqft | built 2013 | 7% size difference (1,650 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $284,900
  • 1834 Howth Ave, Houston, TX 77051
    August-20-2026 | 1,382 sqft | $163/sqft | built 2012 | 10% size difference (1,382 sqft); Similar age (2012); Sold after the valuation date
    $225,000

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