Harris Value

8816 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

4,832 sqft, built 2017, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $2,089,793 for 2026.

Harris County account 0800630010001

Appraised value
$2,089,793
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,354,861
Living area
4,832 sqft
$432 per sqft
Year built
2017
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.0% from $1,899,812 in 2025 to $2,089,793 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $432 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $265,068 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northwest Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77055.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,256 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $409 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1405 Bracher St, Houston, TX 77055
    5,084 sqft | $435/sqft | built 2018 | 5% larger (5,084 vs 4,832 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2017); Similar lot size (12,816 vs 12,928 sqft)
    $2,210,886
  • 8837 Croes Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,925 sqft | $440/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (4,925 vs 4,832 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2017); Lot 13% larger (14,596 vs 12,928 sqft)
    $2,166,450
  • 4 Burkhart Forest Ct, Houston, TX 77055
    4,939 sqft | $473/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (4,939 vs 4,832 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (11,500 vs 12,928 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,335,960
  • 8730 Winningham Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    5,053 sqft | $405/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (5,053 vs 4,832 sqft); Similar lot size (13,600 vs 12,928 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,047,059
  • 1127 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,608 sqft | $443/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (4,608 vs 4,832 sqft); Similar lot size (11,900 vs 12,928 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,041,386

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.

  • 1310 Story St, Houston, TX 77055
    September-29-2026 | 4,992 sqft | $400/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (4,992 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,996,000
  • 1246 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-26-2026 | 4,877 sqft | $471/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (4,877 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,295,000
  • 7827 Brykerwoods Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-5-2026 | 4,990 sqft | $421/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (4,990 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,100,000
  • 1226 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    August-10-2026 | 4,760 sqft | $420/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (4,760 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,000,000
  • 1611 Lynnview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    May-27-2026 | 5,046 sqft | $357/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (5,046 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,800,000

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.