Is Ettrick & Effingham area, Houston 77035 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 513 homes in this neighborhood group. 77% protest success rate. 168 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.

Ettrick & Effingham area, Houston 77035 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Ettrick & Effingham area, Houston 77035 (Neighborhood 7478.00) in Harris County. 513 homes, $149/sqft median.

What this means for your property

513 homes in this area were assessed at a median $149/sqft. With a 77% 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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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
Park Green & Wynfield area, Deer Park 77536	85	$149 same	97%
Haroldson Forest & Carola Forest area, Houston 77044	313	$149 same	85%
Galesburg & Davenport area, Houston 77051	296	$149 same	83%
Wycliffe area, Houston 77043	13	$149 same	100%
Quiet Canyon & Bending Creek area, Friendswood 77546	767	$149 same	88%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Ettrick & Effingham area, Houston 77035.

Top flagged properties in Ettrick & Effingham area, Houston 77035

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5822 DUXBURY ST	67%	$248	$2,564
5854 EFFINGHAM DR	58%	$235	$2,956
11919 ASHCROFT DR	55%	$230	$2,579
5623 ETTRICK DR	48%	$220	$3,476
5738 ETTRICK DR	47%	$219	$2,390

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.