Harris Value property tax analysis
8837 Kellett St, Houston, TX 77078
1,030 sqft, built 1950, in East Houston Appraised at $123,857 for 2026.
Harris County account 0791530040020
Appraised value
$123,857
Tax year 2026
Living area
1,030 sqft
$120 per sqft
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file
Why this page matters for a protest
A strong tax protest page needs the county value, property facts, and enough context to compare this home with similar properties nearby. This page gives homeowners a starting point before reviewing comparable homes and prior-year changes.
The county value changed +10.0% from $112,598 in 2025 to $123,857 in 2026.
Public valuation context
Harris Value uses public HCAD records to frame the first pass at whether this property deserves a closer protest review.
- Value movementThe appraised value increased +10.0% from $112,598 in 2025 to $123,857 in 2026.
- Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $120 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
- Market versus appraised valueThe county market value is $2,675 above the appraised value used on this page.
- Local comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the East Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77078.
- Neighborhood value signalAmong 395 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $102 per square foot.
- Neighborhood year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.9% on average.
- Protest timingIn this market, deadline is usually May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later) and evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).