Is Eagle & James area, Houston 77085 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 136 homes in this neighborhood group. 77% protest success rate. 35 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.

Eagle & James area, Houston 77085 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Eagle & James area, Houston 77085 (Neighborhood 7515.02) in Harris County. 136 homes, $151/sqft median.

What this means for your property

136 homes in this area were assessed at a median $151/sqft. With a 77% 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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See how your home compares to 136 others in Eagle & James area, Houston 77085

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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
John Rolfe & Carter Moir area, Katy 77449	495	$151 same	95%
Wier & Bonner area, Houston 77017	488	$151 same	80%
Ravendale & Rawlings area, Humble 77396	81	$151 same	83%
Cole & Packer area, Webster 77598	58	$151 same	92%
Brookford & Cavendish area, Houston 77059	511	$151 same	92%

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

Top flagged properties in Eagle & James area, Houston 77085

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5618 JAMES PL	68%	$253	$1,732
5710 MASON OAKS	24%	$187	$840
5642 JAMES PL	23%	$186	$821
5606 TURNER OAKS	20%	$181	$694
5715 EAGLE LNDG	20%	$181	$784

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.