Harris Value

8602 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

2,815 sqft, built 1970, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $1,136,794 for 2026.

Harris County account 0780330010011

Appraised value
$1,136,794
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,815 sqft
$404 per sqft
Year built
1970
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 8.3% from $1,049,619 in 2025 to $1,136,794 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $404 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.

  • 8309 Winningham Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    2,809 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,809 vs 2,815 sqft); Similar lot size (10,290 vs 10,176 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $1,081,151
  • 5 Wild Oak Cir, Houston, TX 77055
    2,783 sqft | $373/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,783 vs 2,815 sqft); Similar lot size (10,312 vs 10,176 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $1,037,509
  • 8341 Winningham Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    2,760 sqft | $379/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,760 vs 2,815 sqft); Similar lot size (10,080 vs 10,176 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $1,046,573
  • 8851 Larston St, Houston, TX 77055
    2,821 sqft | $381/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,821 vs 2,815 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1970); Similar lot size (9,600 vs 10,176 sqft)
    $1,073,671
  • 8308 Burkhart Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    2,806 sqft | $370/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (2,806 vs 2,815 sqft); Similar lot size (10,523 vs 10,176 sqft); Same quality (Good)
    $1,038,627

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.

  • 8307 Creekstone Cir, Houston, TX 77055
    July-1-2026 | 2,576 sqft | $465/sqft | built 1971 | 8% size difference (2,576 sqft); Similar age (1971); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 2 Hickory Shadows Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    September-28-2026 | 2,649 sqft | $364/sqft | built 1982 | 6% size difference (2,649 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $964,900
  • 9134 Olathe St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-29-2026 | 2,482 sqft | $296/sqft | built 1964 | 12% size difference (2,482 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $735,000
  • 9829 Pine Lake Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    June-29-2026 | 2,640 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1960 | 6% size difference (2,640 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $649,000
  • 9765 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-17-2026 | 2,466 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1958 | 12% size difference (2,466 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000

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