Shadow Crest area, Houston 77096

CAD Neighborhood 7492.04

Property tax protest data for the Shadow Crest area, Houston 77096 (Neighborhood 7492.04) in Harris County. 22 homes, $133/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
78% success rate · $11,364 avg savings · 22 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$11,364
3.3% median reduction
Protest success rate
78%
Based on 9 hearings
Homes analyzed
22
Median assessment
$133/sqft
Avg: $135/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

22 homes in this area were assessed at a median $133/sqft. With a 78% 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 22 others in Shadow Crest 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
Cascade Hollow & Saragosa Pond area, Spring 77379 415 $132 same 89%
Cedar Point & Cottonwood area, Cypress 77429 65 $133 same 100%
Willowick & Oak area, Tomball 77375 34 $132 same 100%
Oakfield Glen & Gable Oak area, Cypress 77433 63 $133 same 88%
Utah & Idaho area, La Porte 77571 129 $133 same 94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Shadow Crest area, Houston 77096.

Top flagged properties in Shadow Crest area, Houston 77096

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5528 SHADOW CREST ST 22% $161 $1,512
5509 SHADOW CREST ST 18% $156 $1,015
5517 SHADOW CREST ST 17% $155 $1,072
5541 SHADOW CREST ST 17% $155 $1,104
5524 SHADOW CREST ST 16% $154 $1,069

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.