Western & Highcrest area, Houston 77080

CAD Neighborhood 7816.00

Property tax protest data for the Western & Highcrest area, Houston 77080 (Neighborhood 7816.00) in Harris County. 40 homes, $214/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
77% success rate · $23,068 avg savings · 40 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$23,068
5.8% median reduction
Protest success rate
77%
Based on 17 hearings
Homes analyzed
40
Median assessment
$214/sqft
Avg: $218/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

40 homes in this area were assessed at a median $214/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 40 others in Western & Highcrest 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
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
Maryland & Fairview area, Houston 77006 10 $214 same 100%
Langwood & Thistlewood area, Houston 77079 140 $214 same 95%
Royal Heath & Pine Reach area, Houston 77018 45 $213 same 96%
Huffman Cleveland & Carol area, Huffman 77336 50 $214 same 79%
Texas area, Houston 77011 10 $214 same 63%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Western & Highcrest area, Houston 77080.

Top flagged properties in Western & Highcrest area, Houston 77080

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
9117 CATHEY LN 42% $303 $2,049
9106 WESTERN DR 41% $302 $3,429
9139 HIGHCREST DR 39% $297 $3,102
9102 WESTERN DR 29% $276 $2,055
9126 WESTERN DR 25% $268 $1,708

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.