Rivercrest & Crestbend area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7948.00

Property tax protest data for the Rivercrest & Crestbend area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7948.00) in Harris County. 80 homes, $519/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
81% success rate · $160,676 avg savings · 80 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$160,676
3.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
81%
Based on 69 hearings
Homes analyzed
80
Median assessment
$519/sqft
Avg: $558/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

80 homes in this area were assessed at a median $519/sqft. With a 81% 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 Rivercrest & Crestbend 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
Jarrard & Georgetown area, Houston 77005 324 $519 same 83%
Marilane area, Houston 77007 6 $514 -$5.0 75%
Plumb & Sunset area, Houston 77005 371 $524 +$5.1 93%
Shadywood & Crab Orchard area, Houston 77057 40 $514 -$5.1 94%
Auden & Edloe area, Houston 77005 371 $525 +$5.4 93%

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

Top flagged properties in Rivercrest & Crestbend area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
20 W RIVERCREST DR 390% $2544 $435,016
728 CRESTBEND DR 103% $1052 $42,111
24 W RIVERCREST DR 102% $1049 $82,861
9 W RIVERCREST DR 70% $883 $35,209
8 W RIVERCREST DR 60% $830 $31,454

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.