Straight Creek area, Houston 77017

CAD Neighborhood 7157.10

Property tax protest data for the Straight Creek area, Houston 77017 (Neighborhood 7157.10) in Harris County. 15 homes, $78/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
60% success rate · $13,718 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$13,718
14% median reduction
Protest success rate
60%
Based on 5 hearings
Homes analyzed
15
Median assessment
$78/sqft
Avg: $77/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

15 homes in this area were assessed at a median $78/sqft. With a 60% 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 15 others in Straight Creek 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
Maple Hill area, Houston 77088 23 $78 same 100%
Missouri area, Baytown 77520 25 $78 same 83%
Markwood area, Houston 77053 23 $78 same 96%
Village & Easthampton area, Houston 77039 498 $79 same 90%
Regent Manor & Windsor Square area, Kingwood 77345 35 $79 same 81%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Straight Creek area, Houston 77017.