Riley & Ruskin area, Houston 77005

CAD Neighborhood 7441.00

Property tax protest data for the Riley & Ruskin area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7441.00) in Harris County. 417 homes, $464/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
96% success rate · $69,955 avg savings · 417 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$69,955
4.3% median reduction
Protest success rate
96%
Based on 292 hearings
Homes analyzed
417
Median assessment
$464/sqft
Avg: $475/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

417 homes in this area were assessed at a median $464/sqft. With a 96% 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 417 others in Riley & Ruskin 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
Suffolk & Drexel area, Houston 77027 246 $464 same 90%
Cason & Arbuckle area, Houston 77005 172 $465 +$0.9 89%
Willowcreek Ranch area, Tomball 77377 30 $462 -$1.7 96%
Cottage & Fugate area, Houston 77009 940 $462 -$1.9 95%
8th 1/2 & 9th area, Houston 77007 359 $467 +$2.8 91%

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

Top flagged properties in Riley & Ruskin area, Houston 77005

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
4110 VILLANOVA ST 92% $889 $12,248
4129 MARQUETTE ST 90% $884 $11,766
4201 MARQUETTE ST 83% $849 $16,900
4128 RUSKIN ST 78% $825 $10,442
4131 RUSKIN ST 76% $817 $9,649

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.