Harris Value

8611 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040

3,580 sqft, built 1998, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $495,305 for 2026.

Harris County account 1183360040020

Appraised value
$495,305
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$498,562
Living area
3,580 sqft
$138 per sqft
Year built
1998
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.

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 increased 10.0% from $450,278 in 2025 to $495,305 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $138 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $3,257 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.

  • 9426 Laurel Wind Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    3,533 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,533 vs 3,580 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,710 vs 7,618 sqft)
    $477,460
  • 8710 Andante Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    3,491 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,491 vs 3,580 sqft); Built same year (1998); Similar lot size (7,475 vs 7,618 sqft)
    $541,734
  • 8718 Serenade Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    3,625 sqft | $131/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,625 vs 3,580 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,762 vs 7,618 sqft)
    $475,446
  • 7606 Melody Cir, Houston, TX 77040
    3,650 sqft | $136/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,650 vs 3,580 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,769 vs 7,618 sqft)
    $496,466
  • 8703 Golden Chord Cir, Houston, TX 77040
    3,595 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,595 vs 3,580 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,924 vs 7,618 sqft)
    $483,964

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.

  • 9314 Walnut Brook Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    September-25-2026 | 3,796 sqft | $129/sqft | built 1999 | 6% size difference (3,796 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $489,000
  • 8603 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    October-2-2026 | 3,555 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,555 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $539,000
  • 9523 Bayou Lake Ln, Houston, TX 77040
    August-12-2026 | 3,216 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1998 | 10% size difference (3,216 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $495,000
  • 8219 Terrace Brook Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    September-25-2026 | 3,105 sqft | $113/sqft | built 2006 | 13% size difference (3,105 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 8419 Laurel Trce, Houston, TX 77040
    June-15-2026 | 3,118 sqft | $149/sqft | built 2000 | 13% size difference (3,118 sqft); Similar age (2000); Sold after the valuation date
    $465,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Harris County Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.