Is Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Galveston County data shows 61 homes in this neighborhood group. Pending protest success rate. 61,923 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use GCAD Online Protest, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568 — Galveston County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568 (Neighborhood 7545) in Galveston County. 61 homes, $161/sqft median.

What this means for your property

61 homes in this area were assessed at a median $161/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for GCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with GCAD (online via GCAD Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Galveston County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 61 others in Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Galveston County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step GCAD Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Galveston County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Misty Cliff Dr & Basswood Dr area, Dickinson 77539	207	$161 same	—
Preston Dr & Jana Dr area, Santa Fe 77510	27	$161 same	—
Bayou Cove Ln & Valley Blossum Ln area, League City 77573	162	$161 same	—
Pecan Dr & Driftwood St area, League City 77573	163	$161 same	—
Texas Ave & Beaumont St area, League City 77573	24	$161 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568.

Top flagged properties in Muriel & Hackberry area, La Marque 77568

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1403 MAPLE	81%	$292	$2,396
1320 MAPLE	48%	$237	$2,461
708 HACKBERRY	47%	$237	$2,613
703 SHADY LN	43%	$230	$1,742
260 INDUSTRIAL	42%	$228	$1,631

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.