Lyford & Willow Bluff area, Katy 77449

CAD Neighborhood 188.04

Property tax protest data for the Lyford & Willow Bluff area, Katy 77449 (Neighborhood 188.04) in Harris County. 457 homes, $129/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
90% success rate · $16,837 avg savings · 457 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$16,837
6.3% median reduction
Protest success rate
90%
Based on 135 hearings
Homes analyzed
457
Median assessment
$129/sqft
Avg: $132/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

457 homes in this area were assessed at a median $129/sqft. With a 90% 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 457 others in Lyford & Willow Bluff area, Katy 77449

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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
Hartwick & Cobalt area, Houston 77016 555 $129 same 81%
Pine & Valerie area, Houston 77081 20 $129 same 89%
Lexington & Charleston area, Humble 77338 71 $129 same 91%
Peachmeadow & Wrotham area, Channelview 77530 1,763 $129 same 79%
Almera Falls & Canary Bluff area, Cypress 77433 189 $129 same 99%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Lyford & Willow Bluff area, Katy 77449.

Top flagged properties in Lyford & Willow Bluff area, Katy 77449

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
6238 W WILLOW BLUFF RD 48% $191 $2,178
6227 NEWBURY DR 45% $186 $1,701
18614 DENNINGTON DR 44% $186 $1,713
18539 N LYFORD DR 42% $183 $863
18579 N LYFORD DR 41% $181 $844

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.