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4202 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,215 sqft, built 1979, in Golden Rod Estates / Royal Estates Appraised at $520,945 for 2026.

Fort Bend County account 72139

Appraised value
$520,945
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,215 sqft
$235 per sqft
Year built
1979

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 8.1% from $482,013 in 2025 to $520,945 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $235 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.

  • 4210 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,206 sqft | $203/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (2,206 vs 2,215 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1979); Similar lot size (44,866 vs 44,866 sqft)
    $448,170
  • 4206 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,226 sqft | $185/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (2,226 vs 2,215 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (44,866 vs 44,866 sqft)
    $412,610
  • 4211 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,199 sqft | $236/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (2,199 vs 2,215 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1979); Similar lot size (44,866 vs 44,866 sqft)
    $518,850
  • 3934 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,167 sqft | $270/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (2,167 vs 2,215 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1979); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 44,866 sqft)
    $585,661
  • 3834 Empress Ln, Richmond, TX 77406
    2,140 sqft | $224/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,140 vs 2,215 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1979); Similar lot size (43,560 vs 44,866 sqft)
    $480,301

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); Similar age (1982); Sold after the valuation date
    $292,000
  • 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 (6 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 (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000
  • 1802 Settlers Ct, Richmond, TX 77406
    August-12-2026 | 2,004 sqft | $150/sqft | built 1980 | 10% size difference (2,004 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $300,000

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.