Gainesville & Force area, Houston 77020

CAD Neighborhood 7160.00

Property tax protest data for the Gainesville & Force area, Houston 77020 (Neighborhood 7160.00) in Harris County. 1,587 homes, $147/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
59% success rate · $11,232 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$11,232
7.1% median reduction
Protest success rate
59%
Based on 213 hearings
Homes analyzed
1,587
Median assessment
$147/sqft
Avg: $155/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

1,587 homes in this area were assessed at a median $147/sqft. With a 59% 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 1,587 others in Gainesville & Force area, Houston 77020

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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
Clearwood Landing & Fuqua Breeze area, Houston 77075 327 $147 same 32%
Greenwood Point & Pheasant Grove area, Cypress 77433 547 $147 same 90%
Strack area, Spring 77379 60 $147 same 88%
San Pietro & Vintage Preserve area, Houston 77070 90 $147 same 100%
Pinewood Heights & Knob Pines area, Spring 77389 317 $147 same 97%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Gainesville & Force area, Houston 77020.

Top flagged properties in Gainesville & Force area, Houston 77020

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
6903 DENISON ST 328% $632 $11,634
7415 EAGLE PASS ST 268% $543 $3,047
7409 FORCE ST 201% $444 $9,967
6616 LAREDO ST 201% $443 $12,727
303 CROWN ST 199% $441 $9,624

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.