Is Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 177 homes in this neighborhood group. 78% protest success rate. 32 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.

Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073 (Neighborhood 2242.04) in Harris County. 177 homes, $135/sqft median.

What this means for your property

177 homes in this area were assessed at a median $135/sqft. With a 78% 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.

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See how your home compares to 177 others in Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073

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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
Oak Shadows & Fallen Oaks area, Houston 77091	354	$135 same	75%
Opatrny Meadows area, Houston 77064	38	$135 same	85%
King Heights & Grand Majestic area, Houston 77073	235	$135 same	94%
Granite Mountain & Flagstone Walk area, Houston 77049	484	$135 same	73%
Bearden Creek & Deborah Colony area, Humble 77396	555	$135 same	91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073.

Top flagged properties in Mist & Vista Oak area, Houston 77073

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
16634 N MIST DR	97%	$265	$4,059
16646 VISTA OAK DR	26%	$169	$562
16714 ROCK EAST DR	25%	$168	$709
16615 N MIST DR	24%	$167	$779
16522 N MIST DR	24%	$166	$742

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.