Yarwell & Dumfries area, Houston 77096

CAD Neighborhood 7488.03

Property tax protest data for the Yarwell & Dumfries area, Houston 77096 (Neighborhood 7488.03) in Harris County. 521 homes, $220/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
93% success rate · $61,390 avg savings · 521 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$61,390
8.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
93%
Based on 328 hearings
Homes analyzed
521
Median assessment
$220/sqft
Avg: $234/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

521 homes in this area were assessed at a median $220/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 521 others in Yarwell & Dumfries 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
Prospect area, Bellaire 77401 17 $220 same 100%
Hickory Heights & Dew Meadows area, Cypress 77433 110 $220 same 97%
Steinhagen & Grant area, Cypress 77429 49 $220 same 65%
Tulane & Tulane Oak area, Houston 77018 78 $220 same 93%
Kimwood & Shelmer area, Houston 77080 42 $220 same 92%

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

Top flagged properties in Yarwell & Dumfries area, Houston 77096

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
4987 DUMFRIES DR 99% $437 $20,691
4990 DUMFRIES DR 89% $416 $23,083
5015 DUMFRIES DR 88% $414 $12,571
5218 LYMBAR DR 81% $399 $10,288
4935 WIGTON DR 79% $394 $14,884

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.