Is Riverside & Elm area, Highlands 77562 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 17 homes in this neighborhood group. 33% protest success rate. 6 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.

Riverside & Elm area, Highlands 77562 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Riverside & Elm area, Highlands 77562 (Neighborhood 2070.01) in Harris County. 17 homes, $132/sqft median.

What this means for your property

17 homes in this area were assessed at a median $132/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. 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 17 others in Riverside & Elm 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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Courtney Pine & Victoria Lakes area, Spring 77379	55	$132 same	73%
Pebworth & Georgia Pine area, Spring 77373	162	$132 same	90%
Sunnyvale Forest & Pecan Wood area, Houston 77088	192	$132 same	83%
Cedar Sun & Sun Glen area, Katy 77449	62	$132 same	89%
Grove Brook & Alemarble Oak area, Cypress 77429	1,550	$132 same	88%

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

Top flagged properties in Riverside & Elm area, Highlands 77562

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
200 ELM ST	251%	$462	$19,323
327 RIVERSIDE ST	56%	$205	$4,615
300 W CANAL RD	47%	$194	$1,348
716 N MAGNOLIA ST	41%	$186	$1,579
300 W CANAL RD	35%	$177	$2,815

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.