Bretton & Royal Oaks area, Houston 77016

CAD Neighborhood 1157.01

Property tax protest data for the Bretton & Royal Oaks area, Houston 77016 (Neighborhood 1157.01) in Harris County. 503 homes, $105/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
81% success rate · $15,656 avg savings · 503 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$15,656
10% median reduction
Protest success rate
81%
Based on 77 hearings
Homes analyzed
503
Median assessment
$105/sqft
Avg: $108/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

503 homes in this area were assessed at a median $105/sqft. With a 81% 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 503 others in Bretton & Royal Oaks area, Houston 77016

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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
Botany & Mowery area, Houston 77047 353 $105 same 93%
Garett Green & Blake Bend area, Houston 77095 18 $105 same 88%
Ivy Falls & Kennonview area, Houston 77068 50 $105 same 79%
Wilcrest & Bexley area, Houston 77099 197 $105 same 87%
Triway & Hammerly area, Houston 77043 90 $105 same 91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Bretton & Royal Oaks area, Houston 77016.

Top flagged properties in Bretton & Royal Oaks area, Houston 77016

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10410 ROYAL OAKS DR 80% $189 $1,328
10515 HOLLYGLEN DR 66% $174 $1,615
10406 BRETTON DR 65% $173 $2,606
10435 ROYAL OAKS DR 60% $168 $2,449
10519 HOMESTEAD RD 59% $167 $1,749

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.