Is Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 180 homes in this neighborhood group. 94% protest success rate. 33 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.

Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053 (Neighborhood 7529.00) in Harris County. 180 homes, $157/sqft median.

What this means for your property

180 homes in this area were assessed at a median $157/sqft. With a 94% 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 180 others in Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053

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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
Grape & Muscadine area, Pasadena 77502	97	$157 same	64%
Widerop & Ten Sleep area, Friendswood 77546	422	$157 same	91%
Chestnut Falls & Carolina Falls area, Cypress 77433	271	$157 same	97%
Shady Vista & Laura Koppe area, Houston 77028	111	$157 same	100%
Windy Royal & Overcross area, Houston 77045	466	$157 same	73%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053.

Top flagged properties in Gatewood & Drakestone area, Houston 77053

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5706 DRAKESTONE BLVD	27%	$200	$783
5618 DRAKESTONE BLVD	25%	$197	$847
5607 GATEWOOD AVE	25%	$196	$687
5614 GATEWOOD AVE	24%	$194	$761
5527 GATEWOOD AVE	23%	$193	$772

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.