Wateka & Brae Acres area, Houston 77074

CAD Neighborhood 7945.00

Property tax protest data for the Wateka & Brae Acres area, Houston 77074 (Neighborhood 7945.00) in Harris County. 60 homes, $168/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
64% success rate · $25,808 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$25,808
4.1% median reduction
Protest success rate
64%
Based on 28 hearings
Homes analyzed
60
Median assessment
$168/sqft
Avg: $183/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

60 homes in this area were assessed at a median $168/sqft. With a 64% 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 60 others in Wateka & Brae Acres area, Houston 77074

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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
Sand Dune & Seaside area, Seabrook 77586 52 $168 same 100%
Deep Spring & Briar Forest area, Houston 77077 465 $168 same 94%
Texas Trumpet & California Sister area, Humble 77346 467 $168 same 85%
Joseph & Ashley area, Tomball 77375 60 $168 same 100%
Timberlake & Tall Forest area, Cypress 77429 234 $168 same 96%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Wateka & Brae Acres area, Houston 77074.

Top flagged properties in Wateka & Brae Acres area, Houston 77074

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
8707 WATEKA DR 164% $443 $15,981
8939 WATEKA DR 147% $416 $8,870
2 MOCKINGBIRD CIR 89% $318 $9,748
8215 WATEKA CIR 86% $313 $10,627
8714 WATEKA DR 64% $277 $5,457

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.