Harris Value

8542 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061

1,700 sqft, built 1962, in Southeast Houston Appraised at $228,684 for 2026.

Harris County account 0871050000025

Appraised value
$228,684
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,700 sqft
$135 per sqft
Year built
1962
Average quality

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Protest deadline

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

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 1.4% from $231,890 in 2025 to $228,684 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $135 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Southeast Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77061.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 380 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $103 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -0.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8209 Glen Vista St, Houston, TX 77061
    1,716 sqft | $113/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,716 vs 1,700 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1962); Similar lot size (7,980 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $193,265
  • 8307 Meadville St, Houston, TX 77061
    1,694 sqft | $108/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,694 vs 1,700 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1962); Similar lot size (8,160 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $182,173
  • 8538 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061
    1,740 sqft | $102/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,740 vs 1,700 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1962); Similar lot size (8,060 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $177,681
  • 8114 Glenscott St, Houston, TX 77061
    1,716 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,716 vs 1,700 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1962); Similar lot size (7,888 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $190,639
  • 8202 Glen Vista St, Houston, TX 77061
    1,680 sqft | $114/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,680 vs 1,700 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1962); Similar lot size (7,800 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $192,235

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.

  • 8119 Glenheath St, Houston, TX 77061
    August-20-2026 | 1,783 sqft | $101/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,783 sqft); Similar age (1961); Sold after the valuation date
    $180,000
  • 7634 Wynlea St, Houston, TX 77061
    April-24-2026 | 1,719 sqft | $96/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,719 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold after the valuation date
    $165,000
  • 8527 Glenloch Dr, Houston, TX 77061
    August-31-2026 | 1,976 sqft | $149/sqft | built 1958 | Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 7630 Cayton St, Houston, TX 77061
    May-21-2026 | 1,824 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1960 | 7% size difference (1,824 sqft); Similar age (1960); Sold after the valuation date
    $230,000
  • 7803 Grove Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77061
    August-19-2026 | 1,554 sqft | $71/sqft | built 1972 | 9% size difference (1,554 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $110,000

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.