Harris Value

8606 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040

2,578 sqft, built 1996, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $412,002 for 2026.

Harris County account 1183360040017

Appraised value
$412,002
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$425,602
Living area
2,578 sqft
$160 per sqft
Year built
1996
Good quality
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 increased 10.0% from $374,548 in 2025 to $412,002 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $160 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $13,600 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Woodwind Lakes neighborhood and ZIP 77040.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 990 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $154 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8814 Andante Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    2,533 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (2,533 vs 2,578 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1996); Similar lot size (13,929 vs 15,406 sqft)
    $406,192
  • 9302 Walnut Brook Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    2,595 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,595 vs 2,578 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1996); Lot 12% smaller (13,591 vs 15,406 sqft)
    $427,863
  • 8407 Laurel Trce, Houston, TX 77040
    2,579 sqft | $161/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (2,579 vs 2,578 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 1996); Lot 12% smaller (13,504 vs 15,406 sqft)
    $414,556
  • 8806 Everhart Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    2,547 sqft | $154/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (2,547 vs 2,578 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 1996); Lot 16% smaller (12,970 vs 15,406 sqft)
    $392,209
  • 7810 Cadenza Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    2,561 sqft | $165/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,561 vs 2,578 sqft); Built same year (1996); Same quality (Good)
    $421,927

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.