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3942 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406

4 bed / 2 bath, 1,629 sqft, built 1980, in Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates Appraised at $463,478 for 2026.

Fort Bend County account 71556

Appraised value
$463,478
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$487,568
Living area
1,629 sqft
$285 per sqft
Year built
1980

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Protest deadline

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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 $421,344 in 2025 to $463,478 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $285 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $24,090 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.

  • 3827 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    1,497 sqft | $340/sqft | built 1978 | 8% smaller (1,497 vs 1,629 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1980); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,690 sqft)
    $508,236
  • 3811 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    1,489 sqft | $442/sqft | built 1978 | 9% smaller (1,489 vs 1,629 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1980); Similar lot size (43,699 vs 43,690 sqft)
    $657,874
  • 3826 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    1,406 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1978 | 14% smaller (1,406 vs 1,629 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1980); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,690 sqft)
    $411,573
  • 3950 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    1,853 sqft | $268/sqft | built 1978 | 14% larger (1,853 vs 1,629 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1980); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 43,690 sqft)
    $497,428
  • 4214 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    1,450 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1981 | 11% smaller (1,450 vs 1,629 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1980); Same neighborhood
    $574,081

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.

  • 1921 Melody Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    September-15-2026 | 1,652 sqft | $151/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,652 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,000
  • 1822 Landmark Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    July-24-2026 | 1,626 sqft | $178/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,626 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $289,900
  • 1307 Woodmere Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    August-28-2026 | 1,710 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,710 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $319,990
  • 330 William Morton Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    June-10-2026 | 1,641 sqft | $171/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,641 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $279,900
  • 1110 Briarmead Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
    August-28-2026 | 1,842 sqft | $156/sqft | built 1984 | 13% size difference (1,842 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $287,750

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Fort Bend Central 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.