Briar Forest & Walnut Bend area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7915.07

Property tax protest data for the Briar Forest & Walnut Bend area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7915.07) in Harris County. 80 homes, $113/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
90% success rate · $20,260 avg savings · 80 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$20,260
9.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
90%
Based on 20 hearings
Homes analyzed
80
Median assessment
$113/sqft
Avg: $117/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

80 homes in this area were assessed at a median $113/sqft. With a 90% 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 80 others in Briar Forest & Walnut Bend area, Houston 77042

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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
Beekman Place area, Houston 77043 102 $113 same 97%
Kingsbridge & Glouchester area, Houston 77073 467 $112 same 86%
Canal & Thompson area, Highlands 77562 12 $113 same 0.0%
Providence View & Liberty Tree area, Houston 77049 775 $113 same 77%
Shadow Trail & Braeswest area, Houston 77082 162 $112 same 73%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Briar Forest & Walnut Bend area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Briar Forest & Walnut Bend area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10768 BRIAR FOREST DR 49% $167 $2,197
10758 BRIAR FOREST DR 48% $166 $1,846
10802 BRIAR FOREST DR 46% $165 $1,866
1402 WALNUT BEND LN 45% $163 $1,804
10842 BRIAR FOREST DR 35% $152 $1,266

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.