Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562

CAD Neighborhood 2068.09

Property tax protest data for the Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562 (Neighborhood 2068.09) in Harris County. 32 homes, $154/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
54% success rate · $33,717 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$33,717
8.9% median reduction
Protest success rate
54%
Based on 13 hearings
Homes analyzed
32
Median assessment
$154/sqft
Avg: $155/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

32 homes in this area were assessed at a median $154/sqft. With a 54% 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 32 others in Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562

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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
Leader & Bear Valley area, Houston 77072 99 $154 same 32%
Intervale & Easthaven area, Houston 77075 53 $154 same 36%
Redinger Ridge & Emerald Thicket area, Huffman 77336 398 $154 same 92%
Southern Oaks area, Houston 77068 20 $154 same 85%
Brooklake & Vistawood area, Houston 77077 143 $154 same 94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562.

Top flagged properties in Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
1414 BARBARA ST 48% $228 $6,271
1407 E CANAL RD 46% $225 $4,222
1402 BARBARA ST 33% $205 $1,720
1314 E HOUSTON ST 31% $202 $1,208
1511 BARBARA ST 28% $198 $1,991

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.