Caplin & Melbourne area, Houston 77026

CAD Neighborhood 7074.00

Property tax protest data for the Caplin & Melbourne area, Houston 77026 (Neighborhood 7074.00) in Harris County. 592 homes, $142/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
58% success rate · $19,802 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$19,802
6.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
58%
Based on 88 hearings
Homes analyzed
592
Median assessment
$142/sqft
Avg: $153/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

592 homes in this area were assessed at a median $142/sqft. With a 58% 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 592 others in Caplin & Melbourne area, Houston 77026

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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
Country Meadows & Country area, Tomball 77375 125 $142 same 88%
Mason Terrace & Trinity area, Cypress 77433 71 $142 same 100%
Sanour area, Houston 77084 28 $142 same 100%
Montclair Meadow & Moss Meadow area, Katy 77449 1,123 $142 same 93%
Ilfrey & Kilgore area, Baytown 77520 156 $142 same 76%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Caplin & Melbourne area, Houston 77026.

Top flagged properties in Caplin & Melbourne area, Houston 77026

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2615 CRESTON DR 484% $827 $44,047
3406 KING ST 408% $719 $26,729
2122 MELBOURNE ST 192% $413 $10,864
6229 GOLD ST 181% $398 $5,818
3307 MELBOURNE ST 167% $378 $3,402

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.