Is Shirley & Gayla area, Baytown 77521 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 174 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 27 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.

Shirley & Gayla area, Baytown 77521 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Shirley & Gayla area, Baytown 77521 (Neighborhood 2013.00) in Harris County. 174 homes, $134/sqft median.

What this means for your property

174 homes in this area were assessed at a median $134/sqft. With a 89% 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
Bear Hill & Hickory Grove area, Houston 77084	121	$134 same	90%
Loch Bend & Beacave Bend area, Houston 77086	114	$134 same	89%
Canterbury area, Deer Park 77536	18	$134 same	43%
Bradford Way & Linden Gate area, Houston 77075	609	$134 same	95%
Red Pine & Willow Branch area, Tomball 77375	195	$134 same	87%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Shirley & Gayla area, Baytown 77521.

Top flagged properties in Shirley & Gayla area, Baytown 77521

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5407 CAROUSEL CIR	28%	$172	$797
5210 WILLOWVIEW DR	24%	$166	$577
5114 WILLOWVIEW DR	23%	$166	$568
5104 WILLOWVIEW DR	21%	$163	$441
5403 VILLAGE LN	17%	$156	$507

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.