Harris Value

8623 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040

3,424 sqft, built 1997, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $484,775 for 2026.

Harris County account 1183360040023

Appraised value
$484,775
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$488,324
Living area
3,424 sqft
$142 per sqft
Year built
1997
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 $440,705 in 2025 to $484,775 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $142 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $3,549 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.

  • 8703 Andante Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    3,407 sqft | $134/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,407 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1997); Similar lot size (7,922 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $457,948
  • 8810 Pecan Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    3,408 sqft | $143/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,408 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,112 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $486,581
  • 7918 Adagio Ave, Houston, TX 77040
    3,374 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,374 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,160 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $513,035
  • 7822 Adagio Ave, Houston, TX 77040
    3,364 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,364 vs 3,424 sqft); Built same year (1997); Similar lot size (7,893 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $475,181
  • 8726 Village Ter, Houston, TX 77040
    3,370 sqft | $133/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,370 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,190 vs 8,060 sqft)
    $449,221

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 | 11% 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 | 6% 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 | 9% 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 | 9% size difference (3,105 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 9526 Kelsey Meadows Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    September-29-2026 | 2,501 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1999 | Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $434,999

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.