Crooked Creek & Forest Oaks area, Houston 77017

CAD Neighborhood 7156.00

Property tax protest data for the Crooked Creek & Forest Oaks area, Houston 77017 (Neighborhood 7156.00) in Harris County. 156 homes, $124/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
81% success rate · $7,994 avg savings · 156 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$7,994
6.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
81%
Based on 32 hearings
Homes analyzed
156
Median assessment
$124/sqft
Avg: $132/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

156 homes in this area were assessed at a median $124/sqft. With a 81% 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 156 others in Crooked Creek & Forest Oaks 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
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
Broad Timbers & Fort Settlement area, Spring 77373 172 $124 same 94%
Kristen Park & Kelly Mill area, Humble 77346 349 $124 same 89%
Axel area, Houston 77047 9 $124 same 0.0%
Elm Drake & Squire Place area, Humble 77338 80 $124 same 100%
Sage Lee & Kirkvale area, Houston 77089 64 $124 same 87%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Crooked Creek & Forest Oaks area, Houston 77017.

Top flagged properties in Crooked Creek & Forest Oaks area, Houston 77017

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5430 N CROOKED CREEK DR 105% $255 $3,957
5426 N SHADY CREEK DR 86% $232 $2,413
2906 FOREST OAKS BLVD 81% $225 $3,018
2902 FOREST OAKS BLVD 79% $222 $2,924
5411 TIMBER CREEK DR 69% $211 $2,245

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.