Is Butterfly & Alchester area, Houston 77079 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 414 homes in this neighborhood group. 98% protest success rate. 308 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.

Butterfly & Alchester area, Houston 77079 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Butterfly & Alchester area, Houston 77079 (Neighborhood 7751.00) in Harris County. 414 homes, $379/sqft median.

What this means for your property

414 homes in this area were assessed at a median $379/sqft. With a 98% 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 414 others in Butterfly & Alchester 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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Todville & Tharp area, Seabrook 77586	22	$378 -$0.6	100%
Hurst & Abington area, Houston 77008	167	$378 -$0.8	93%
Pronghorn & Johnathan Landing area, Spring 77389	63	$380 +$1.2	81%
Gaywood & Boheme area, Houston 77079	148	$377 -$1.6	95%
Badger Lodge & Glenwild area, Spring 77389	72	$381 +$1.9	80%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Butterfly & Alchester area, Houston 77079.

Top flagged properties in Butterfly & Alchester area, Houston 77079

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
458 YORKCHESTER DR	51%	$572	$11,474
439 SOUTHCHESTER LN	46%	$553	$9,248
431 SOUTHCHESTER LN	43%	$542	$8,868
418 SOUTHCHESTER LN	40%	$530	$7,575
13615 APPLE TREE RD	40%	$530	$7,690

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.