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8529 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

1,742 sqft, built 1968, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $585,810 for 2026.

Harris County account 0805510000244

Appraised value
$585,810
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,742 sqft
$336 per sqft
Year built
1968
Good 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 9.7% from $534,079 in 2025 to $585,810 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $336 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.

  • 8617 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,740 sqft | $379/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,740 vs 1,742 sqft); Similar lot size (12,000 vs 12,219 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $658,617
  • 8706 Green Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,798 sqft | $462/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,798 vs 1,742 sqft); Similar lot size (12,155 vs 12,219 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $830,500
  • 8823 Cavell Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    1,860 sqft | $446/sqft | built 1961 | 7% larger (1,860 vs 1,742 sqft); Similar lot size (12,525 vs 12,219 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $829,125
  • 8416 Lofland Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    1,678 sqft | $489/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,678 vs 1,742 sqft); Similar lot size (12,243 vs 12,219 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $820,877
  • 1337 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    1,708 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,708 vs 1,742 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (10,920 vs 12,219 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $702,559

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.