Cypress Island & Octavia area, Houston 77073

CAD Neighborhood 1021.00

Property tax protest data for the Cypress Island & Octavia area, Houston 77073 (Neighborhood 1021.00) in Harris County. 308 homes, $127/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
83% success rate · $18,802 avg savings · 308 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$18,802
7.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
83%
Based on 106 hearings
Homes analyzed
308
Median assessment
$127/sqft
Avg: $132/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

308 homes in this area were assessed at a median $127/sqft. With a 83% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. 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 HCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with HCAD (online via iFile), 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 Harris County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 308 others in Cypress Island & Octavia area, Houston 77073

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Harris County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step iFile walkthrough
In Harris County, 516,654 property owners protested last year. 89% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Ashford Villa area, Houston 77082 75 $127 same 100%
Thornhollow & York Creek area, Houston 77014 453 $127 same 89%
Dunleith area, Spring 77379 25 $127 same 82%
Valley Wind & Valley Park area, Houston 77078 574 $127 same 56%
Terravita & Viamonte area, Spring 77379 36 $127 same 47%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Cypress Island & Octavia area, Houston 77073.

Top flagged properties in Cypress Island & Octavia area, Houston 77073

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
21823 WESTFIELD RIDGE DR 34% $170 $905
21939 OCTAVIA WAY 34% $169 $994
21930 HEMLOCK PARK DR 33% $169 $965
2515 CYPRESS ISLAND DR 33% $169 $988
21930 OCTAVIA WAY 33% $169 $955

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.