Harris Value

8521 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

5,119 sqft, built 2017, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $2,489,379 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805510000246

Appraised value
$2,489,379
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
5,119 sqft
$486 per sqft
Year built
2017

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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 33.0% from $1,871,568 in 2025 to $2,489,379 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $486 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northwest Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77055.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,256 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $409 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8805 Croes Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    5,158 sqft | $389/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (5,158 vs 5,119 sqft); Similar lot size (9,600 vs 9,600 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,005,074
  • 8321 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,918 sqft | $413/sqft | built 2018 | Similar size (4,918 vs 5,119 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2017); Similar lot size (9,800 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $2,031,693
  • 1332 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    5,277 sqft | $446/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (5,277 vs 5,119 sqft); Similar age (2021 vs 2017); Similar lot size (9,450 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $2,354,000
  • 7 Burkhart Forest Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    5,224 sqft | $393/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (5,224 vs 5,119 sqft); Similar age (2012 vs 2017); Similar lot size (10,037 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $2,050,545
  • 1304 Pech Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    4,906 sqft | $419/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (4,906 vs 5,119 sqft); Similar age (2015 vs 2017); Similar lot size (10,004 vs 9,600 sqft)
    $2,054,850

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.

  • 7218 Schiller St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-30-2026 | 5,300 sqft | $325/sqft | built 2025 | Similar size (5,300 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,720,000
  • 1310 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-29-2026 | 4,992 sqft | $400/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (4,992 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,996,000
  • 9909 Larston St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-4-2026 | 5,118 sqft | $292/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (5,118 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 1525 Ronson Rd, Houston, TX 77055
    September-25-2026 | 5,276 sqft | $426/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (5,276 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,245,000
  • 1246 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-26-2026 | 4,877 sqft | $471/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (4,877 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,295,000

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.