Arp & Zavalla area, Houston 77085

CAD Neighborhood 7520.00

Property tax protest data for the Arp & Zavalla area, Houston 77085 (Neighborhood 7520.00) in Harris County. 218 homes, $139/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
51% success rate · $8,920 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$8,920
3.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
51%
Based on 35 hearings
Homes analyzed
218
Median assessment
$139/sqft
Avg: $143/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

218 homes in this area were assessed at a median $139/sqft. With a 51% 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 218 others in Arp & Zavalla 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
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
Roberts & Pipit area, Hockley 77447 11 $139 same 0.0%
Deer Creek area, Spring 77379 15 $139 same 83%
Mills Creek & Blossom Creek area, Humble 77339 102 $139 same 95%
Garner Falls & Autumn Long area, Humble 77396 129 $139 same 100%
Staghill & Buffalo Bend area, Houston 77064 143 $139 same 80%

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

Top flagged properties in Arp & Zavalla area, Houston 77085

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12535 ZAVALLA ST 99% $277 $4,797
12750 CARLSBAD ST 96% $274 $4,616
12525 TERRANCE ST 86% $259 $3,071
12537 TERRANCE ST 79% $250 $2,082
12537 ZAVALLA ST 79% $249 $1,871

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.