Harris Value

8523 Black Tern Ln, Houston, TX 77040

2,375 sqft, built 2006, in Northside Appraised at $283,258 for 2026.

Harris County account 1247450010068

Appraised value
$283,258
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,375 sqft
$119 per sqft
Year built
2006
Average quality

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 8.3% from $308,740 in 2025 to $283,258 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $119 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77040.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 141 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $132 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -7.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 7262 Caracara Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,364 sqft | $125/sqft | built 2009 | Similar size (2,364 vs 2,375 sqft); Similar age (2009 vs 2006); Similar lot size (5,200 vs 5,431 sqft)
    $295,551
  • 7210 Caracara Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,454 sqft | $114/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,454 vs 2,375 sqft); Built same year (2006); Similar lot size (5,181 vs 5,431 sqft)
    $280,202
  • 8606 Scaup Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,432 sqft | $114/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,432 vs 2,375 sqft); Built same year (2006); Similar lot size (5,040 vs 5,431 sqft)
    $277,805
  • 8510 Scaup Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,348 sqft | $122/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (2,348 vs 2,375 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2006); Similar lot size (5,936 vs 5,431 sqft)
    $286,416
  • 7211 Caracara Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,360 sqft | $118/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,360 vs 2,375 sqft); Built same year (2006); Lot 12% larger (6,071 vs 5,431 sqft)
    $278,804

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.

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.