Leader & Bear Valley area, Houston 77072

CAD Neighborhood 707.02

Property tax protest data for the Leader & Bear Valley area, Houston 77072 (Neighborhood 707.02) in Harris County. 99 homes, $154/sqft median.

Below-average protest signal
32% success rate · Outcomes below county averages
What protesters saved
$6,418
2.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
32%
Based on 37 hearings
Homes analyzed
99
Median assessment
$154/sqft
Avg: $158/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

99 homes in this area were assessed at a median $154/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. 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 99 others in Leader & Bear Valley 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
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
Houston & Barbara area, Highlands 77562 32 $154 same 54%
Redinger Ridge & Emerald Thicket area, Huffman 77336 398 $154 same 92%
Intervale & Easthaven area, Houston 77075 53 $154 same 36%
Southern Oaks area, Houston 77068 20 $154 same 85%
Arbor & Wentworth area, Houston 77004 233 $154 same 89%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Leader & Bear Valley area, Houston 77072.

Top flagged properties in Leader & Bear Valley area, Houston 77072

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12438 BEAR VALLEY DR 34% $206 $1,407
12523 LEADER ST 30% $200 $1,064
12515 LEADER ST 30% $200 $1,204
12518 BEAR VALLEY DR 30% $199 $1,183
12539 BEAR VALLEY DR 29% $199 $1,178

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.