Rancho Bauer & Apple Tree area, Houston 77079

CAD Neighborhood 7709.00

Property tax protest data for the Rancho Bauer & Apple Tree area, Houston 77079 (Neighborhood 7709.00) in Harris County. 91 homes, $261/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
77% success rate · $21,868 avg savings · 91 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$21,868
2.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
77%
Based on 56 hearings
Homes analyzed
91
Median assessment
$261/sqft
Avg: $253/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

91 homes in this area were assessed at a median $261/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 91 others in Rancho Bauer & Apple Tree area, Houston 77079

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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
Fern & Mary Ann area, Cypress 77429 19 $261 same 50%
Mimosa area, Houston 77019 6 $261 same 80%
Indian area, Houston 77057 21 $261 same 93%
Main & Richton area, Houston 77098 153 $261 same 91%
Dorothy & Shepherd area, Houston 77007 60 $261 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Rancho Bauer & Apple Tree area, Houston 77079.

Top flagged properties in Rancho Bauer & Apple Tree area, Houston 77079

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
14125 CARDINAL LN 43% $373 $9,889
14128 APPLE TREE RD 43% $372 $6,844
529 RANCHO BAUER DR 18% $309 $1,805
601 RANCHO BAUER DR 17% $305 $1,678
559 RANCHO BAUER DR 16% $302 $1,989

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.