Braes Bayou & Portal area, Houston 77071

CAD Neighborhood 7486.07

Property tax protest data for the Braes Bayou & Portal area, Houston 77071 (Neighborhood 7486.07) in Harris County. 181 homes, $129/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
89% success rate · $42,620 avg savings · 181 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$42,620
11% median reduction
Protest success rate
89%
Based on 66 hearings
Homes analyzed
181
Median assessment
$129/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

181 homes in this area were assessed at a median $129/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 181 others in Braes Bayou & Portal area, Houston 77071

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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
Newbrook & Wellington Park area, Houston 77072 441 $129 same 88%
Debbie & Kathi Ann area, Houston 77038 40 $129 same 50%
Magnolia Canyon & Magnolia area, Houston 77099 82 $129 same 38%
Sharpcrest area, Houston 77036 14 $129 same 44%
Philibert & Banyan area, Houston 77028 92 $129 same 67%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Braes Bayou & Portal area, Houston 77071.

Top flagged properties in Braes Bayou & Portal area, Houston 77071

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
7707 CLARIDGE DR 52% $196 $5,551
10702 BRAESRIDGE DR 45% $188 $2,549
10710 BRAESRIDGE DR 35% $175 $1,835
7706 BRAESRIDGE CT 33% $172 $1,674
7715 BANKSIDE DR 29% $167 $1,831

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.