Is Sunset area, Houston 77005 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 25 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 9 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.

Sunset area, Houston 77005 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Sunset area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7407.04) in Harris County. 25 homes, $352/sqft median.

What this means for your property

25 homes in this area were assessed at a median $352/sqft. With a 89% 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 25 others in Sunset area, Houston 77005

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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
41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018	186	$352 same	91%
Valerie & Pine area, Bellaire 77401	176	$352 same	93%
Archer & Cordell area, Houston 77009	475	$352 same	94%
Vassar area, Houston 77006	33	$352 same	53%
Old Windmill & Mesquite River area, Hockley 77447	18	$353 +$0.6	67%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Sunset area, Houston 77005.