Is Main & Ellis School area, Highlands 77562 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 24 homes in this neighborhood group. 86% protest success rate. 7 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, 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.

Main & Ellis School area, Highlands 77562 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Main & Ellis School area, Highlands 77562 (Neighborhood 1892.00) in Harris County. 24 homes, $144/sqft median.

What this means for your property

24 homes in this area were assessed at a median $144/sqft. With a 86% 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.

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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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Woodland Ridge & Sycamore Villas area, Kingwood 77345	463	$144 same	93%
Chestnut Path & Dahlia Dale area, Tomball 77375	479	$144 same	91%
Neches Trail & Sonora Creek area, Spring 77388	70	$144 same	91%
Niagara & Danube area, Houston 77051	251	$144 same	70%
Rainmill & Raintree Village area, Katy 77449	311	$144 same	92%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Main & Ellis School area, Highlands 77562.

Top flagged properties in Main & Ellis School area, Highlands 77562

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1906 S MAIN ST	168%	$385	$6,276
1904 S MAIN ST	118%	$313	$5,365
7207 DECKER DR	115%	$309	$4,982
1300 S MAIN ST	114%	$308	$15,390
1001 S MAIN ST	106%	$295	$3,589

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.