Is Tidewater & Coastal area, Houston 77085 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 487 homes in this neighborhood group. 80% protest success rate. 85 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Tidewater & Coastal area, Houston 77085 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Tidewater & Coastal area, Houston 77085 (Neighborhood 7509.02) in Harris County. 487 homes, $153/sqft median.

What this means for your property

487 homes in this area were assessed at a median $153/sqft. With a 80% 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.

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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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Carrick Bend & Pelham Chase area, Spring 77389	57	$153 same	100%
Conners Ace area, Spring 77379	14	$153 same	100%
Park Bishop & Park Timbers area, Katy 77450	233	$153 same	95%
Kings & Anne area, Houston 77058	121	$153 same	64%
Hamish & Frederick area, Tomball 77377	38	$153 same	38%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Tidewater & Coastal area, Houston 77085.

Top flagged properties in Tidewater & Coastal area, Houston 77085

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5506 TIDEWATER DR	33%	$204	$1,117
13102 PENTACLE LN	30%	$198	$1,148
5731 TIGER LILLY WAY	29%	$197	$1,109
13418 ABIDE DR	28%	$195	$908
5502 TIDEWATER DR	27%	$193	$925

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.