Harris Value

8820 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

4,517 sqft, built 2007, in Northwest Houston Appraised at $1,870,000 for 2026.

Harris County account 0800610000030

Appraised value
$1,870,000
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,234,877
Living area
4,517 sqft
$414 per sqft
Year built
2007
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 $1,700,000 in 2025 to $1,870,000 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $414 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $364,877 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.

  • 1127 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,608 sqft | $443/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (4,608 vs 4,517 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2007); Lot 11% smaller (11,900 vs 13,400 sqft)
    $2,041,386
  • 8829 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    4,791 sqft | $436/sqft | built 2007 | 6% larger (4,791 vs 4,517 sqft); Built same year (2007); Similar lot size (14,600 vs 13,400 sqft)
    $2,088,604
  • 8701 Lupton Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    4,518 sqft | $429/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (4,518 vs 4,517 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2007); Lot 15% smaller (11,360 vs 13,400 sqft)
    $1,937,163
  • 8730 Winningham Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    5,053 sqft | $405/sqft | built 2008 | 12% larger (5,053 vs 4,517 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2007); Similar lot size (13,600 vs 13,400 sqft)
    $2,047,059
  • 8617 Lupton Ln, Houston, TX 77055
    4,647 sqft | $404/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (4,647 vs 4,517 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2007); Lot 16% smaller (11,280 vs 13,400 sqft)
    $1,879,717

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.

  • 1226 Mickey Way, Houston, TX 77055
    August-10-2026 | 4,760 sqft | $420/sqft | built 2006 | 5% size difference (4,760 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,000,000
  • 7827 Brykerwoods Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-5-2026 | 4,990 sqft | $421/sqft | built 2005 | 10% size difference (4,990 sqft); Similar age (2005); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,100,000
  • 7719 Brykerwoods Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    June-17-2026 | 4,334 sqft | $450/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (4,334 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,950,000
  • 1246 Ben Hur Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-26-2026 | 4,877 sqft | $471/sqft | built 2012 | 8% size difference (4,877 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,295,000
  • 8614 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
    August-7-2026 | 4,933 sqft | $380/sqft | built 2003 | 9% size difference (4,933 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,875,000

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.