Harris Value

9518 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078

1,502 sqft, built 1956, in East Houston Appraised at $94,919 for 2026.

Harris County account 0850920000011

Appraised value
$94,919
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$123,241
Living area
1,502 sqft
$63 per sqft
Year built
1956
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 $86,290 in 2025 to $94,919 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $63 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $28,322 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby 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.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 9526 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,533 sqft | $91/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,533 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,440 vs 7,440 sqft)
    $139,560
  • 9607 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,556 sqft | $66/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,556 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,440 vs 7,440 sqft)
    $102,527
  • 9622 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,441 sqft | $69/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,441 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,440 vs 7,440 sqft)
    $99,432
  • 9402 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,488 sqft | $66/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,488 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,848 vs 7,440 sqft)
    $97,957
  • 9603 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,418 sqft | $92/sqft | built 1956 | 6% smaller (1,418 vs 1,502 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,440 vs 7,440 sqft)
    $130,583

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.

  • 9702 Hillis St, Houston, TX 77078
    September-11-2026 | 1,528 sqft | $109/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,528 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $167,000
  • 8925 Everglade Dr, Houston, TX 77078
    June-29-2026 | 1,400 sqft | $142/sqft | built 1942 | 7% size difference (1,400 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,000
  • 9310 Richland Dr, Houston, TX 77078
    September-2-2026 | 1,436 sqft | $69/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,436 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $99,000
  • 9219 Linda Vista Rd, Houston, TX 77078
    May-27-2026 | 1,335 sqft | $157/sqft | built 1963 | 11% size difference (1,335 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $210,000
  • 8925 Nyssa St, Houston, TX 77078
    July-7-2026 | 1,598 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1958 | 6% size difference (1,598 sqft); Similar age (1958); Sold after the valuation date
    $215,000

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.