Is Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern area, Houston 77044 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 85 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 29 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.

Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern area, Houston 77044 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern area, Houston 77044 (Neighborhood 2405.07) in Harris County. 85 homes, $118/sqft median.

What this means for your property

85 homes in this area were assessed at a median $118/sqft. With a 93% 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 85 others in Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern 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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Lanewood & Compton area, Houston 77016	287	$118 same	71%
Pomeroy & Mcmasters area, Pasadena 77506	74	$118 same	73%
Oakmont Bend & Oakmont Villas area, Houston 77091	15	$118 same	100%
Hat Creek & Blue Prairie area, Hockley 77447	102	$118 same	70%
Ridge Hollow area, Houston 77067	14	$118 same	0.0%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern area, Houston 77044.

Top flagged properties in Leafy Shores & Misty Lantern area, Houston 77044

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
12910 HAWTHORNE SHORES DR	21%	$143	$632
12915 MISTY LANTERN LN	21%	$143	$698
12810 HAWTHORNE SHORES DR	18%	$140	$593
16010 SHORELINE TERRACE DR	18%	$140	$575
16019 COCO SHORES CT	18%	$140	$585

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.