Harris Value

979 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

2,256 sqft, built 2004, in Central Northwest Appraised at $837,320 for 2026.

Harris County account 0660460430025

Appraised value
$837,320
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$880,669
Living area
2,256 sqft
$371 per sqft
Year built
2004
Good 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.

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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 $761,200 in 2025 to $837,320 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $371 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $43,349 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.

  • 1502 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    2,240 sqft | $394/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (2,240 vs 2,256 sqft); Similar age (2005 vs 2004); Similar lot size (9,176 vs 8,791 sqft)
    $883,300
  • 966 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    2,174 sqft | $381/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (2,174 vs 2,256 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2004); Similar lot size (9,276 vs 8,791 sqft)
    $828,779
  • 1062 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    2,330 sqft | $363/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,330 vs 2,256 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2004); Lot 16% smaller (7,380 vs 8,791 sqft)
    $845,322
  • 967 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
    2,557 sqft | $386/sqft | built 2008 | 13% larger (2,557 vs 2,256 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2004); Similar lot size (8,825 vs 8,791 sqft)
    $985,890
  • 955 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    2,460 sqft | $377/sqft | built 2007 | 9% larger (2,460 vs 2,256 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2004); Similar lot size (8,036 vs 8,791 sqft)
    $928,337

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.

  • 1123 Du Barry Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    August-28-2026 | 2,238 sqft | $418/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (2,238 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $935,000
  • 1602 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    May-12-2026 | 2,242 sqft | $328/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,242 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $735,000
  • 1731 Lamonte Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    August-6-2026 | 2,363 sqft | $353/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,363 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $835,000
  • 1610 Du Barry Ln, Houston, TX 77018
    August-14-2026 | 2,107 sqft | $375/sqft | built 2009 | 7% size difference (2,107 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $790,000
  • 3803 Brinkman St, Houston, TX 77018
    September-21-2026 | 2,560 sqft | $233/sqft | built 2004 | 14% size difference (2,560 sqft); Similar age (2004); Sold after the valuation date
    $595,500

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