Laurel Forest & Laurel Branch area, Houston 77014

CAD Neighborhood 2228.05

Property tax protest data for the Laurel Forest & Laurel Branch area, Houston 77014 (Neighborhood 2228.05) in Harris County. 236 homes, $109/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
83% success rate · $8,702 avg savings · 236 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$8,702
3.2% median reduction
Protest success rate
83%
Based on 57 hearings
Homes analyzed
236
Median assessment
$109/sqft
Avg: $111/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

236 homes in this area were assessed at a median $109/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 236 others in Laurel Forest & Laurel Branch area, Houston 77014

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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
Southwood & Dryad area, Houston 77035 74 $109 same 86%
Largo & Patsy area, Baytown 77520 121 $109 same 94%
Clarewood & Westwick area, Houston 77072 246 $109 same 83%
Lofting Wedge & Bogey area, Pearland 77089 43 $109 same 78%
Oakhaven area, La Porte 77571 20 $109 same 50%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Laurel Forest & Laurel Branch area, Houston 77014.

Top flagged properties in Laurel Forest & Laurel Branch area, Houston 77014

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12723 LAUREL MIST WAY 35% $148 $1,302
12603 LAUREL NOOK WAY 33% $146 $998
12615 LAUREL NOOK WAY 32% $145 $1,167
12706 LAUREL MIST WAY 32% $145 $1,185
12614 LAUREL NOOK WAY 31% $143 $1,432

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.