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3926 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,157 sqft, built 1978, in Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates Appraised at $484,377 for 2026.

Fort Bend County account 71534

Appraised value
$484,377
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,157 sqft
$225 per sqft
Year built
1978

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

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Assessment snapshot

These public FBCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 18.6% from $408,563 in 2025 to $484,377 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $225 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 3843 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,188 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,188 vs 2,157 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $456,834
  • 3933 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,127 sqft | $208/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,127 vs 2,157 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (43,690 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $441,872
  • 3834 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,140 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,140 vs 2,157 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $480,301
  • 3934 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,167 sqft | $270/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (2,167 vs 2,157 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1978); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $585,661
  • 4206 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,226 sqft | $185/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (2,226 vs 2,157 sqft); Similar age (1979 vs 1978); Similar lot size (44,866 vs 43,560 sqft)
    $412,610

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.

  • 1306 Carriage Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-9-2026 | 2,131 sqft | $137/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (2,131 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $292,000
  • 811 Strange Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    July-31-2026 | 2,278 sqft | $123/sqft | built 1970 | 6% size difference (2,278 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000
  • 2002 Windmill Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-18-2026 | 1,962 sqft | $141/sqft | built 1983 | 9% size difference (1,962 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $277,000
  • 1921 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-15-2026 | 1,652 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1980 | Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $249,000
  • 1918 Maple Dale Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-9-2026 | 2,301 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1985 | 7% size difference (2,301 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000

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.