Wigton & Rutherglenn area, Houston 77096

CAD Neighborhood 7483.00

Property tax protest data for the Wigton & Rutherglenn area, Houston 77096 (Neighborhood 7483.00) in Harris County. 1,062 homes, $184/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
93% success rate · $53,502 avg savings · 1,062 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$53,502
11% median reduction
Protest success rate
93%
Based on 565 hearings
Homes analyzed
1,062
Median assessment
$184/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

1,062 homes in this area were assessed at a median $184/sqft. With a 93% 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 1,062 others in Wigton & Rutherglenn area, Houston 77096

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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
Wentworth & Blodgett area, Houston 77004 55 $184 same 52%
Friesian Estates & Altai Terrace area, Spring 77379 68 $184 same 95%
Spring Creek & Sciaaca area, Spring 77373 62 $184 same 81%
Lake Place & Coralville area, Houston 77041 33 $184 same 75%
Hueco Mountain & Cobalt Bend area, Cypress 77429 208 $184 same 92%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Wigton & Rutherglenn area, Houston 77096.

Top flagged properties in Wigton & Rutherglenn area, Houston 77096

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5502 VALKEITH DR 78% $327 $7,561
5650 DUMFRIES DR 61% $296 $9,093
5443 DUMFRIES DR 59% $292 $7,745
9707 CHECKERBOARD ST 57% $289 $7,697
5739 YARWELL DR 57% $288 $4,806

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.