Whitewater & Fair Harbor area, Houston 77079

CAD Neighborhood 2837.00

Property tax protest data for the Whitewater & Fair Harbor area, Houston 77079 (Neighborhood 2837.00) in Harris County. 116 homes, $167/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
96% success rate · $30,353 avg savings · 116 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$30,353
6.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
96%
Based on 47 hearings
Homes analyzed
116
Median assessment
$167/sqft
Avg: $171/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

116 homes in this area were assessed at a median $167/sqft. With a 96% 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 116 others in Whitewater & Fair Harbor area, Houston 77079

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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
Long Leaf & Acorn area, Kingwood 77345 45 $167 same 63%
Red Orchid & Lavender Cotton area, Houston 77016 226 $167 same 53%
Villa Fontana & Serena Vista area, Houston 77068 40 $167 same 96%
Fig Orchard & Haney area, Highlands 77562 11 $167 same 0.0%
Morningview & Philco area, Houston 77080 36 $167 same 90%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Whitewater & Fair Harbor area, Houston 77079.

Top flagged properties in Whitewater & Fair Harbor area, Houston 77079

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
322 E FAIR HARBOR LN 41% $236 $2,966
402 BARKERS LANDING CT 26% $212 $1,668
311 W FAIR HARBOR LN 25% $210 $1,615
402 COMMODORE WAY 23% $206 $1,347
15739 WHITEWATER LN 23% $205 $1,461

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.