Harris Value

8618 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040

3,552 sqft, built 1997, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $501,183 for 2026.

Harris County account 1183360040014

Appraised value
$501,183
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,552 sqft
$141 per sqft
Year built
1997
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 3.5% from $484,368 in 2025 to $501,183 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $141 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 7614 Crescendo Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    3,550 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,550 vs 3,552 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,833 vs 8,886 sqft)
    $496,558
  • 7803 Cadenza Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    3,567 sqft | $154/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,567 vs 3,552 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,802 vs 8,886 sqft)
    $548,935
  • 8610 Concerto Cir, Houston, TX 77040
    3,607 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,607 vs 3,552 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,905 vs 8,886 sqft)
    $515,992
  • 7635 Allegro Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    3,589 sqft | $126/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,589 vs 3,552 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,851 vs 8,886 sqft)
    $453,626
  • 9414 Desert Cloud Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    3,555 sqft | $135/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,555 vs 3,552 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,740 vs 8,886 sqft)
    $481,298

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 | 7% size difference (3,796 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $489,000
  • 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
  • 8419 Laurel Trce, Houston, TX 77040
    June-15-2026 | 3,118 sqft | $149/sqft | built 2000 | 12% size difference (3,118 sqft); Similar age (2000); Sold after the valuation date
    $465,000
  • 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 (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 8202 Argentina St, Jersey Village, TX 77040
    September-28-2026 | 3,572 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (3,572 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $545,000

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.