Sweetgum Shores & Gentle Water area, Houston 77044

CAD Neighborhood 2405.04

Property tax protest data for the Sweetgum Shores & Gentle Water area, Houston 77044 (Neighborhood 2405.04) in Harris County. 171 homes, $124/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
89% success rate · $8,906 avg savings · 171 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$8,906
2.8% median reduction
Protest success rate
89%
Based on 54 hearings
Homes analyzed
171
Median assessment
$124/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

171 homes in this area were assessed at a median $124/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 171 others in Sweetgum Shores & Gentle Water area, Houston 77044

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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
Dunvegan & Broadstairs area, Houston 77013 302 $124 same 94%
Oak Masters & Moccasin Bend area, Spring 77379 283 $124 same 94%
Broadway & S Broadway St Apt 17 area, La Porte 77571 39 $124 same 90%
Segrest & Carlson area, Houston 77047 110 $124 same 83%
Enchanted Oaks & Dianeshire area, Spring 77388 174 $124 same 89%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Sweetgum Shores & Gentle Water area, Houston 77044.

Top flagged properties in Sweetgum Shores & Gentle Water area, Houston 77044

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
15903 WALNUT SHORES DR 24% $154 $1,194
13122 GENTLE WATER DR 22% $152 $984
13110 SWEETGUM SHORES DR 17% $146 $735
13127 GENTLE WATER DR 16% $144 $881
13018 IDLE WATER LN 16% $144 $654

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.