River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493

CAD Neighborhood 2920.26

Property tax protest data for the River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2920.26) in Harris County. 604 homes, $161/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
76% success rate · $7,104 avg savings · 604 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$7,104
2.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
76%
Based on 249 hearings
Homes analyzed
604
Median assessment
$161/sqft
Avg: $159/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

604 homes in this area were assessed at a median $161/sqft. With a 76% 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 604 others in River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493

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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
Tall Ships & Bisontine area, Friendswood 77546 800 $161 same 94%
Creekstone Rise & Hampton Valley area, Spring 77373 1,322 $161 same 88%
Southern Oaks & Fairway Estates area, Houston 77068 23 $161 same 83%
Savyon area, Houston 77091 12 $161 same 100%
Murray Hill & Murrayhill area, Houston 77043 10 $161 same 83%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in River Birch Ridge & Sunvalley Bend area, Katy 77493

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
4602 SEAGRASS KNOLL DR 29% $208 $1,196
4603 AURORA GLEN DR 27% $205 $1,120
27010 BAHIA GROVE LN 26% $203 $1,073
5507 PEARL VISTA DR 24% $200 $1,084
27119 NEWPORT TRACE LN 24% $200 $935

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.