Ruskin & College area, Houston 77005

CAD Neighborhood 7437.00

Property tax protest data for the Ruskin & College area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7437.00) in Harris County. 40 homes, $435/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
68% success rate · $48,328 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$48,328
3.3% median reduction
Protest success rate
68%
Based on 28 hearings
Homes analyzed
40
Median assessment
$435/sqft
Avg: $450/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

40 homes in this area were assessed at a median $435/sqft. With a 68% 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 40 others in Ruskin & College 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
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
26th & 24th area, Houston 77008 344 $435 same 94%
Kimberley & Perthshire area, Houston 77024 106 $436 +$1.0 90%
Mediterra & Fazio area, Spring 77389 39 $437 +$1.2 79%
Nashua & Prince area, Houston 77008 18 $437 +$1.3 93%
Dryden & Swift area, Houston 77030 350 $433 -$2.0 98%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Ruskin & College area, Houston 77005.

Top flagged properties in Ruskin & College area, Houston 77005

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
3828 RUSKIN ST 69% $736 $7,126
3832 RUSKIN ST 60% $695 $6,182
3827 RUSKIN ST 50% $651 $5,112
3823 RUSKIN ST 41% $613 $6,701
3920 RUSKIN ST 34% $585 $3,590

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.