Is Case & Swarthmore area, Houston 77005 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 443 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 306 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.

Case & Swarthmore area, Houston 77005 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Case & Swarthmore area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7438.00) in Harris County. 443 homes, $475/sqft median.

What this means for your property

443 homes in this area were assessed at a median $475/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 443 others in Case & Swarthmore 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
Kuhlman & Country area, Houston 77024	63	$475 +$0.5	96%
Broken Arrow & Overcup area, Houston 77024	151	$475 +$0.6	91%
Columbia & Arlington area, Houston 77007	351	$474 -$0.9	96%
Milton & Tennyson area, Houston 77005	212	$479 +$4.2	92%
Magnolia & Oleander area, Bellaire 77401	43	$480 +$4.7	52%

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

Top flagged properties in Case & Swarthmore area, Houston 77005

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
4018 BYRON ST	84%	$873	$39,427
4005 UNIVERSITY BLVD	78%	$847	$9,874
3901 BYRON ST	75%	$833	$24,497
4009 SWARTHMORE ST	65%	$785	$13,840
4014 MARQUETTE ST	59%	$754	$6,242

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.