Is Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 405 homes in this neighborhood group. 79% protest success rate. 102 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.

Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017 (Neighborhood 7149.00) in Harris County. 405 homes, $138/sqft median.

What this means for your property

405 homes in this area were assessed at a median $138/sqft. With a 79% 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 405 others in Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017

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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
Glenpark & Parkcrest area, La Porte 77571	315	$138 same	96%
Albemarle & Yorkshire area, Pasadena 77503	475	$138 same	92%
Lake Crescent & Sunny Knoll area, Humble 77339	90	$138 same	89%
Baycrest & Lazy Lake area, Houston 77058	39	$138 same	85%
Olympia & Wilcrest area, Houston 77042	10	$138 same	60%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017.

Top flagged properties in Detroit & Findlay area, Houston 77017

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
8221 BROCKTON ST	217%	$437	$12,482
8217 CONCORD ST	121%	$305	$5,661
8244 HARTFORD ST	114%	$295	$3,885
8223 BROCKTON ST	109%	$288	$4,842
4009 WYNE ST	102%	$277	$3,207

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.