Jane Austen & Spelman area, Houston 77005

CAD Neighborhood 7440.01

Property tax protest data for the Jane Austen & Spelman area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7440.01) in Harris County. 18 homes, $260/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $79,537 avg savings · 18 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$79,537
9.2% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 13 hearings
Homes analyzed
18
Median assessment
$260/sqft
Avg: $264/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

18 homes in this area were assessed at a median $260/sqft. With a 100% 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 18 others in Jane Austen & Spelman 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
Port Royal & Back Bay area, Houston 77058 34 $260 same 78%
Briar Hollow & Raintree Hollow area, Houston 77027 63 $260 same 97%
Laverne & Knoll area, Houston 77080 27 $260 same 85%
Dorothy & Shepherd area, Houston 77007 60 $261 same 100%
Main & Richton area, Houston 77098 153 $261 +$0.5 91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Jane Austen & Spelman area, Houston 77005.

Top flagged properties in Jane Austen & Spelman area, Houston 77005

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
4038 BROWNING ST 17% $305 $2,507
5601 SPELMAN ST 16% $301 $1,960

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.