Shadow Woods & Shadow Elm area, Houston 77043

CAD Neighborhood 7829.12

Property tax protest data for the Shadow Woods & Shadow Elm area, Houston 77043 (Neighborhood 7829.12) in Harris County. 48 homes, $162/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
96% success rate · $13,605 avg savings · 48 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$13,605
3.2% median reduction
Protest success rate
96%
Based on 23 hearings
Homes analyzed
48
Median assessment
$162/sqft
Avg: $163/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

48 homes in this area were assessed at a median $162/sqft. With a 96% 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 48 others in Shadow Woods & Shadow Elm area, Houston 77043

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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
Enclave area, Houston 77077 56 $162 same 92%
Village Circle & Village Way area, Katy 77493 222 $162 same 95%
Fernwood & Laurel area, Houston 77021 100 $162 same 79%
Haughton & Glenhill area, Spring 77389 37 $162 same 100%
Paxton & Tenaha area, Houston 77014 217 $162 same 97%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Shadow Woods & Shadow Elm area, Houston 77043.

Top flagged properties in Shadow Woods & Shadow Elm area, Houston 77043

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2840 SHADOW WOODS CT 17% $189 $878
10604 ENCLAVE SHADOWS CT 16% $188 $870

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.