Is San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 59 homes in this neighborhood group. 88% protest success rate. 17 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.

San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521 (Neighborhood 1989.04) in Harris County. 59 homes, $133/sqft median.

What this means for your property

59 homes in this area were assessed at a median $133/sqft. With a 88% 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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See how your home compares to 59 others in San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521

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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
Yaupon Ranch & Yaupon Mist area, Cypress 77433	286	$133 same	95%
Gulfton & Lugary area, Houston 77036	242	$133 same	100%
Bennington & Spence area, Houston 77093	502	$133 same	66%
Silver Winter & Weathersfield Trace area, Houston 77014	179	$133 same	89%
Stable Manor area, Cypress 77429	27	$133 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521.

Top flagged properties in San Jacinto & Independence area, Baytown 77521

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
871 SAN JACINTO CIR	27%	$169	$934
867 SAN JACINTO CIR	24%	$165	$804
863 SAN JACINTO CIR	24%	$165	$804
743 SAN JACINTO CIR	18%	$158	$545
718 SAN JACINTO CIR	17%	$156	$516

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.