Harris Value

9834 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078

947 sqft, built 1968, in East Houston Appraised at $128,259 for 2026.

Harris County account 1032760000077

Appraised value
$128,259
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
947 sqft
$135 per sqft
Year built
1968
Average quality

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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 decreased 21.2% from $162,812 in 2025 to $128,259 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $135 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the East Houston neighborhood and ZIP 77078.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 225 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $106 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -3.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 9822 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    935 sqft | $135/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (935 vs 947 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $126,483
  • 9842 Lum Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    927 sqft | $138/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (927 vs 947 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (6,792 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $128,331
  • 9814 Balsam Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    1,010 sqft | $87/sqft | built 1968 | 7% larger (1,010 vs 947 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (6,600 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $87,672
  • 9835 Lum Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    935 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (935 vs 947 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $127,680
  • 9818 Lum Ln, Houston, TX 77078
    933 sqft | $97/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (933 vs 947 sqft); Built same year (1968); Similar lot size (6,000 vs 6,600 sqft)
    $90,182

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.

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.