Is Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 601 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 143 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.

Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072 (Neighborhood 669.00) in Harris County. 601 homes, $124/sqft median.

What this means for your property

601 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.

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See how your home compares to 601 others in Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072

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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
Justin & Regal Pine area, Houston 77070	102	$124 same	90%
Sangiovese & Sultana Springs area, Houston 77090	145	$124 same	9.1%
Knight & Wilshire area, Baytown 77521	73	$125 same	87%
Shady Arbor & English Ivy area, Spring 77379	74	$125 same	100%
Valley Palms & Granite Gorge area, Spring 77379	259	$125 same	95%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072.

Top flagged properties in Carvel & Villawood area, Houston 77072

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
12811 WESTBRANCH CT	57%	$195	$2,115
13239 CARVEL LN	48%	$184	$1,594
7618 DEL GLEN LN	43%	$178	$3,515
13019 CARVEL LN	43%	$178	$1,755
13335 CARVEL LN	42%	$177	$1,531

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.