Harris Value

902 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009

1,251 sqft, built 1926, in Northside Appraised at $858,000 for 2026.

Harris County account 0513760000001

Appraised value
$858,000
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$963,899
Living area
1,251 sqft
$686 per sqft
Year built
1926
Average 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 $780,000 in 2025 to $858,000 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $686 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $105,899 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Northside neighborhood and ZIP 77009.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 578 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $532 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2511 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009
    1,232 sqft | $720/sqft | built 1926 | Similar size (1,232 vs 1,251 sqft); Built same year (1926); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $887,146
  • 904 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,244 sqft | $739/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,244 vs 1,251 sqft); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft); Same quality (Average)
    $919,318
  • 1117 Omar St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,232 sqft | $651/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,232 vs 1,251 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1926); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $802,260
  • 1007 E 7th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77009
    1,328 sqft | $701/sqft | built 1926 | 6% larger (1,328 vs 1,251 sqft); Built same year (1926); Similar lot size (5,850 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $930,435
  • 2611 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009
    1,166 sqft | $812/sqft | built 1928 | 7% smaller (1,166 vs 1,251 sqft); Similar age (1928 vs 1926); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,000 sqft)
    $946,634

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.

  • 824 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009
    August-7-2026 | 1,302 sqft | $530/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,302 sqft); Similar age (1928); Sold after the valuation date
    $689,900
  • 3818 Hardy St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-18-2026 | 1,272 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,272 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $175,000
  • 203 Archer St, Houston, TX 77009
    September-1-2026 | 1,300 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,300 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,999
  • 726 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
    June-16-2026 | 1,280 sqft | $387/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,280 sqft); Similar age (1925); Sold after the valuation date
    $495,000
  • 912 Robbie St, Houston, TX 77009
    July-22-2026 | 1,134 sqft | $405/sqft | built 1920 | 9% size difference (1,134 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $459,000

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.