Mercer area, Houston 77005

CAD Neighborhood 7616.09

Property tax protest data for the Mercer area, Houston 77005 (Neighborhood 7616.09) in Harris County. 17 homes, $209/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $19,556 avg savings · 17 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$19,556
3.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 3 hearings
Homes analyzed
17
Median assessment
$209/sqft
Avg: $218/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

17 homes in this area were assessed at a median $209/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 17 others in Mercer area, Houston 77005

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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
Caroline & Hamilton area, Houston 77004 16 $209 same 33%
Huntington Creek area, Houston 77093 8 $209 same 100%
Hazel Hills & Painted Crescent area, Cypress 77433 121 $209 same 98%
Williams Court & Anderson area, Houston 77081 24 $209 same 90%
Lakeview & Tahoe area, Houston 77040 51 $209 same 80%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mercer area, Houston 77005.

Top flagged properties in Mercer area, Houston 77005

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5318 MERCER ST 23% $257 $1,490
5300 MERCER ST 17% $245 $1,134
5312 MERCER ST 17% $245 $1,134
5316 MERCER ST 17% $245 $1,134
5310 MERCER ST 17% $244 $1,450

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.