Bayou Forest area, Shoreacres 77571

CAD Neighborhood 2131.02

Property tax protest data for the Bayou Forest area, Shoreacres 77571 (Neighborhood 2131.02) in Harris County. 35 homes, $156/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
89% success rate · $16,273 avg savings · 35 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$16,273
5.1% median reduction
Protest success rate
89%
Based on 18 hearings
Homes analyzed
35
Median assessment
$156/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

35 homes in this area were assessed at a median $156/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 35 others in Bayou Forest area, Shoreacres 77571

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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
De Boll & Eubanks area, Houston 77022 1,517 $156 same 89%
Lake Loop & Whispering Water area, Cypress 77433 152 $156 same 93%
Krenek & Kennings area, Crosby 77532 84 $156 same 89%
Grey Reef area, Katy 77449 59 $156 same 91%
Lomax & Firnat area, Houston 77093 404 $156 same 73%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Bayou Forest area, Shoreacres 77571.