Harris Value

8522 Carvel Ln, Houston, TX 77036

1,957 sqft, built 1961, in Chinatown Appraised at $282,249 for 2026.

Harris County account 0933330000026

Appraised value
$282,249
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,957 sqft
$144 per sqft
Year built
1961
Average 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 2.9% from $274,410 in 2025 to $282,249 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $144 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Chinatown neighborhood and ZIP 77036.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,469 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $155 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8011 Edgemoor Dr, Houston, TX 77036
    1,956 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,956 vs 1,957 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1961); Similar lot size (9,344 vs 9,366 sqft)
    $283,884
  • 8402 Langdon Ln, Houston, TX 77036
    1,966 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,966 vs 1,957 sqft); Built same year (1961); Similar lot size (9,163 vs 9,366 sqft)
    $288,675
  • 8526 Leader St, Houston, TX 77036
    1,949 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,949 vs 1,957 sqft); Similar age (1964 vs 1961); Similar lot size (9,395 vs 9,366 sqft)
    $303,030
  • 8203 Edgemoor Dr, Houston, TX 77036
    1,933 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,933 vs 1,957 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1961); Similar lot size (9,344 vs 9,366 sqft)
    $297,943
  • 7903 Mobud Dr, Houston, TX 77036
    1,978 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,978 vs 1,957 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1961); Similar lot size (9,245 vs 9,366 sqft)
    $300,592

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.

  • 8222 Leader St, Houston, TX 77036
    August-31-2026 | 1,920 sqft | $120/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,920 sqft); Similar age (1962); Sold after the valuation date
    $230,000
  • 8314 Edgemoor Dr, Houston, TX 77036
    September-8-2026 | 1,809 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1963 | 8% size difference (1,809 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $284,000
  • 8103 Mobud Dr, Houston, TX 77036
    August-6-2026 | 1,991 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,991 sqft); Similar age (1964); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,500
  • 8834 Sandstone St, Houston, TX 77036
    August-17-2026 | 1,914 sqft | $146/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,914 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $278,800
  • 8218 Hazen St, Houston, TX 77036
    August-11-2026 | 2,038 sqft | $147/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (2,038 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,000

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.