Harris Value

8630 Prelude Ct, Houston, TX 77040

2,924 sqft, built 1997, in Woodwind Lakes Appraised at $453,300 for 2026.

Harris County account 1183360040012

Appraised value
$453,300
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,924 sqft
$155 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 5.0% from $431,601 in 2025 to $453,300 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $155 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.

  • 7811 Percussion Pl, Houston, TX 77040
    2,956 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,956 vs 2,924 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (9,291 vs 9,009 sqft)
    $452,634
  • 7911 Sonata Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    2,966 sqft | $132/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (2,966 vs 2,924 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,875 vs 9,009 sqft)
    $392,378
  • 7611 Crescendo Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    2,858 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,858 vs 2,924 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,728 vs 9,009 sqft)
    $456,727
  • 8731 Village Ter, Houston, TX 77040
    2,929 sqft | $140/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,929 vs 2,924 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,382 vs 9,009 sqft)
    $409,684
  • 9407 Walnut Brook Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    2,954 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,954 vs 2,924 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1997); Similar lot size (8,449 vs 9,009 sqft)
    $408,166

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.

  • 8107 Whisper Point Dr, Houston, TX 77040
    May-28-2026 | 2,876 sqft | $132/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,876 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $379,000
  • 8419 Laurel Trce, Houston, TX 77040
    June-15-2026 | 3,118 sqft | $149/sqft | built 2000 | 7% size difference (3,118 sqft); Similar age (2000); Sold after the valuation date
    $465,000
  • 9406 Fern Wood Frst, Houston, TX 77040
    August-26-2026 | 2,907 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,907 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $444,900
  • 9515 Laurel Creek Ct, Houston, TX 77040
    May-29-2026 | 2,756 sqft | $163/sqft | built 1997 | 6% size difference (2,756 sqft); Similar age (1997); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,999
  • 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

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.