Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081

CAD Neighborhood 7493.11

Property tax protest data for the Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081 (Neighborhood 7493.11) in Harris County. 9 homes, $174/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $9,333 avg savings · 9 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$9,333
4.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 3 hearings
Homes analyzed
9
Median assessment
$174/sqft
Avg: $182/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

9 homes in this area were assessed at a median $174/sqft. With a 100% 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 9 others in Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081

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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
San Felipe area, Houston 77056 25 $174 same 92%
Y & T area, Katy 77493 54 $174 same 100%
Donna & Thomas area, Houston 77041 35 $174 same 38%
Verde Place & Green Meadows area, Katy 77493 141 $174 same 97%
Cedarpost Square & Cedarpost Tree Springs area, Houston 77055 31 $174 same 96%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081.

Top flagged properties in Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5423 GULFTON ST 64% $285 $6,666
5307 PALMETTO ST 29% $224 $980
5302 PALMETTO ST 19% $207 $1,924

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.