Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068

CAD Neighborhood 2202.05

Property tax protest data for the Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068 (Neighborhood 2202.05) in Harris County. 23 homes, $161/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
83% success rate · $76,018 avg savings · 23 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$76,018
5.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
83%
Based on 12 hearings
Homes analyzed
23
Median assessment
$161/sqft
Avg: $169/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

23 homes in this area were assessed at a median $161/sqft. With a 83% 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 23 others in Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068

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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
Creekstone Rise & Hampton Valley area, Spring 77373 1,322 $161 same 88%
Savyon area, Houston 77091 12 $161 same 100%
River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493 604 $161 same 76%
Murray Hill & Murrayhill area, Houston 77043 10 $161 same 83%
Wentworth & Arbor area, Houston 77004 358 $161 same 66%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068.

Top flagged properties in Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
16802 SOUTHERN OAKS DR 37% $221 $7,619
16507 SOUTHERN OAKS DR 35% $218 $7,524
16714 SOUTHERN OAKS DR 35% $217 $9,633
16807 SOUTHERN OAKS DR 30% $209 $6,359
16707 SOUTHERN OAKS DR 20% $194 $4,928

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.