Olympia & Wilcrest area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7915.15

Property tax protest data for the Olympia & Wilcrest area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7915.15) in Harris County. 10 homes, $138/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
60% success rate · $20,866 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$20,866
5.4% median reduction
Protest success rate
60%
Based on 5 hearings
Homes analyzed
10
Median assessment
$138/sqft
Avg: $139/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

10 homes in this area were assessed at a median $138/sqft. With a 60% 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 10 others in Olympia & Wilcrest 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
Piping Rock & Overbrook area, Houston 77077 189 $138 same 95%
Primrose & Oak area, Pasadena 77502 83 $138 same 24%
Ellington & Vega area, Houston 77088 193 $138 same 83%
Catrose & Carsen area, Cypress 77429 62 $138 same 100%
Lake Crescent & Sunny Knoll area, Humble 77339 90 $138 same 89%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Olympia & Wilcrest area, Houston 77042.