Is Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 297 homes in this neighborhood group. 86% protest success rate. 152 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.

Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009 (Neighborhood 7080.04) in Harris County. 297 homes, $207/sqft median.

What this means for your property

297 homes in this area were assessed at a median $207/sqft. With a 86% 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 297 others in Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009

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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
Fountain Key area, Houston 77008	58	$207 same	96%
Lonesome Dove & Reata area, Deer Park 77536	109	$207 same	86%
Kleppel & Stuebner Airline area, Tomball 77375	31	$207 same	82%
Bryson Creek & San Gabriel Glen area, Cypress 77433	79	$207 same	93%
Swanwick & Twin Ponds area, Tomball 77375	359	$207 same	94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009.

Top flagged properties in Chestnut & Cochran area, Houston 77009

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1704 GENTRY ST	32%	$273	$1,854
1003 HARRINGTON ST	32%	$273	$1,923
1502 CHESTNUT ST	21%	$251	$1,362
1104 BROOKS ST	21%	$250	$1,350
821 BURNETT ST	20%	$247	$1,247

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.