Is Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 310 homes in this neighborhood group. 96% protest success rate. 179 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.

Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433 (Neighborhood 49.04) in Harris County. 310 homes, $208/sqft median.

What this means for your property

310 homes in this area were assessed at a median $208/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.

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See how your home compares to 310 others in Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433

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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
Solano Bay & Isla Vista area, Houston 77041	37	$208 same	96%
Woodbend Village & Woodbend Creek area, Houston 77055	39	$208 same	68%
Stetson & Kevin area, Houston 77043	376	$208 same	89%
Burgess & Payson area, Houston 77021	61	$208 same	86%
Eichwurzel & Sylvester area, Houston 77009	273	$208 same	88%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433.

Top flagged properties in Fairhaven Creek & Refuge Creek area, Cypress 77433

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
17714 LAKESIDE HAVEN DR	63%	$339	$10,712
21615 FAIRHAVEN CREEK DR	30%	$271	$4,186
21306 REFUGE CREEK DR	26%	$263	$3,066
21318 REFUGE CREEK DR	24%	$257	$3,525
21002 REFUGE CREEK DR	23%	$256	$2,718

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.