Is Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 354 homes in this neighborhood group. 87% protest success rate. 82 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.

Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080 (Neighborhood 7815.00) in Harris County. 354 homes, $174/sqft median.

What this means for your property

354 homes in this area were assessed at a median $174/sqft. With a 87% 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 354 others in Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080

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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
Kingfisher & Redstart area, Houston 77035	541	$174 same	95%
Donna & Thomas area, Houston 77041	35	$174 same	38%
Verde Place & Green Meadows area, Katy 77493	141	$174 same	97%
Valley Forge area, Houston 77042	36	$174 same	100%
Palmetto & Elm area, Houston 77081	9	$174 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080.

Top flagged properties in Sonneville & Forest Grove area, Houston 77080

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
3215 SOWAY ST	115%	$373	$6,639
3115 SOWAY ST	91%	$333	$5,196
8426 SONNEVILLE DR	91%	$332	$4,248
8607 FOREST GROVE DR	67%	$290	$3,018
8454 BLANKENSHIP DR	64%	$285	$3,196

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.