Forest Gate area, Baytown 77521

CAD Neighborhood 1993.04

Property tax protest data for the Forest Gate area, Baytown 77521 (Neighborhood 1993.04) in Harris County. 12 homes, $144/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
80% success rate · $44,208 avg savings · 12 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$44,208
8.2% median reduction
Protest success rate
80%
Based on 5 hearings
Homes analyzed
12
Median assessment
$144/sqft
Avg: $155/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

12 homes in this area were assessed at a median $144/sqft. With a 80% 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 12 others in Forest Gate 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
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
Memorial area, Houston 77079 20 $144 same 100%
Loch Raven & Ivy Creek area, Houston 77060 62 $144 same 91%
Ellis School area, Highlands 77562 9 $144 same 0.0%
Sheppard & North area, Baytown 77521 148 $144 same 82%
Pepper Mill & Maple area, Baytown 77521 173 $144 same 87%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Forest Gate area, Baytown 77521.

Top flagged properties in Forest Gate area, Baytown 77521

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2935 FOREST GATE DR 53% $221 $11,219
2911 FOREST GATE DR 48% $213 $3,005
3010 FOREST GATE DR 21% $175 $1,782

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.