Fort Bend Value

3835 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,341 sqft, built 1978, in Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates Appraised at $531,468 for 2026.

Fort Bend County account 71259

Appraised value
$531,468
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$707,338
Living area
2,341 sqft
$227 per sqft
Year built
1978

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 77406, Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates, Richmond, and Pecan Grove assessment pages.

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 mailed, 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 FBCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $483,153 in 2025 to $531,468 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $227 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $175,870 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates neighborhood and ZIP 77406.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 76 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $393 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3842 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,380 sqft | $217/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,380 vs 2,341 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $515,548
  • 3941 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,405 sqft | $208/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,405 vs 2,341 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $499,764
  • 3810 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,415 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,415 vs 2,341 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $451,943
  • 3910 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,412 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (2,412 vs 2,341 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $411,909
  • 3818 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,486 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1977 | 6% larger (2,486 vs 2,341 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $438,818

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.

  • 1918 Maple Dale Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-9-2026 | 2,301 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,301 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 2102 Morton League Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-15-2026 | 2,291 sqft | $111/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (2,291 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $255,000
  • 811 Strange Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    July-31-2026 | 2,278 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (2,278 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000
  • 1306 Carriage Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-9-2026 | 2,131 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1982 | 9% size difference (2,131 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $292,000
  • 1115 Austin Colony Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    June-1-2026 | 2,320 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (2,320 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $389,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.