Harris Value

938 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

1,382 sqft, built 1940, in Central Northwest Appraised at $607,110 for 2026.

Harris County account 0660460440006

Appraised value
$607,110
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$622,336
Living area
1,382 sqft
$439 per sqft
Year built
1940
Average quality
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 $551,919 in 2025 to $607,110 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $439 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $15,226 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Central Northwest neighborhood and ZIP 77018.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 550 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $380 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 958 W 41st St, Houston, TX 77018
    1,344 sqft | $400/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,344 vs 1,382 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (8,380 vs 8,397 sqft)
    $538,029
  • 1006 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,370 sqft | $429/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,370 vs 1,382 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1940); Similar lot size (8,460 vs 8,397 sqft)
    $587,541
  • 946 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    1,309 sqft | $467/sqft | built 1940 | 5% smaller (1,309 vs 1,382 sqft); Built same year (1940); Similar lot size (8,346 vs 8,397 sqft)
    $611,642
  • 967 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    1,392 sqft | $412/sqft | built 1942 | Similar size (1,392 vs 1,382 sqft); Similar age (1942 vs 1940); Similar lot size (8,245 vs 8,397 sqft)
    $573,833
  • 975 W 41st St, Houston, TX 77018
    1,336 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (1,336 vs 1,382 sqft); Similar age (1941 vs 1940); Similar lot size (8,730 vs 8,397 sqft)
    $513,968

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.

  • 902 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018
    September-21-2026 | 1,254 sqft | $387/sqft | built 1941 | 9% size difference (1,254 sqft); Similar age (1941); Sold after the valuation date
    $485,000
  • 1507 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    June-30-2026 | 1,376 sqft | $447/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,376 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $615,000
  • 1738 Lamonte Ln Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    September-1-2026 | 1,440 sqft | $354/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,440 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $510,000
  • 2126 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    September-30-2026 | 1,297 sqft | $320/sqft | built 1953 | 6% size difference (1,297 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $415,000
  • 1771 De Milo Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    June-18-2026 | 1,294 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1949 | 6% size difference (1,294 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $439,000

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.