Avocet & Caracara area, Houston 77040

CAD Neighborhood 147.03

Property tax protest data for the Avocet & Caracara area, Houston 77040 (Neighborhood 147.03) in Harris County. 143 homes, $139/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
68% success rate · $3,056 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$3,056
1.1% median reduction
Protest success rate
68%
Based on 31 hearings
Homes analyzed
143
Median assessment
$139/sqft
Avg: $143/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

143 homes in this area were assessed at a median $139/sqft. With a 68% 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 143 others in Avocet & Caracara area, Houston 77040

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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
Long Prairie & Copper Creek area, Katy 77450 247 $139 same 95%
Sienna Heights & Wilbury Heights area, Pasadena 77505 192 $139 same 90%
Avalon Queen & Shamion area, Spring 77379 79 $139 same 88%
Lady Jane & Chartley Falls area, Houston 77044 518 $139 same 96%
Firwood & Scarborough area, Pasadena 77502 513 $139 same 91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Avocet & Caracara area, Houston 77040.

Top flagged properties in Avocet & Caracara area, Houston 77040

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
7255 CARACARA DR 35% $188 $1,269
7235 AVOCET LN 31% $182 $1,080
7226 AVOCET LN 30% $181 $1,042
7278 AVOCET LN 30% $180 $1,038
7214 CARACARA DR 28% $178 $954

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.