Meadow Lake & Olympia area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7947.00

Property tax protest data for the Meadow Lake & Olympia area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7947.00) in Harris County. 619 homes, $275/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
97% success rate · $35,022 avg savings · 619 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$35,022
5.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
97%
Based on 368 hearings
Homes analyzed
619
Median assessment
$275/sqft
Avg: $279/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

619 homes in this area were assessed at a median $275/sqft. With a 97% 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 619 others in Meadow Lake & Olympia 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
Drew & Albany area, Houston 77006 28 $275 same 53%
Royal Plain & Royal Courtside area, Houston 77082 43 $276 same 100%
Northampton area, Houston 77098 36 $276 same 90%
Chamboard & Curtin area, Houston 77018 1,034 $276 same 92%
Gallant Ridge & Legend Manor area, Houston 77082 270 $275 same 90%

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

Top flagged properties in Meadow Lake & Olympia area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10022 BRIAR ROSE DR 56% $428 $7,019
10043 OLYMPIA DR 50% $414 $5,634
10042 INWOOD DR 48% $408 $13,172
10034 INWOOD DR 47% $404 $9,046
10043 BRIAR FOREST DR 45% $398 $3,950

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.