Is Shadow Garden & Mystic Arbor area, Houston 77077 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 81 homes in this neighborhood group. 86% protest success rate. 56 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Shadow Garden & Mystic Arbor area, Houston 77077 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Shadow Garden & Mystic Arbor area, Houston 77077 (Neighborhood 7956.14) in Harris County. 81 homes, $285/sqft median.

What this means for your property

81 homes in this area were assessed at a median $285/sqft. With a 86% 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.

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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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
De Soto & Mansfield area, Houston 77091	203	$285 same	77%
Dennis & Francis area, Houston 77004	25	$285 same	23%
Lawler & Muirfield area, Houston 77055	104	$285 same	84%
Place Royale & Rue De La Paix area, Houston 77056	14	$286 +$0.5	100%
Ingersoll & Oakshire area, Houston 77027	8	$286 +$0.6	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Shadow Garden & Mystic Arbor area, Houston 77077.

Top flagged properties in Shadow Garden & Mystic Arbor area, Houston 77077

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1918 FLOWER GARDEN LN	37%	$390	$15,519
2014 FLOWER GARDEN LN	23%	$350	$4,033
1903 FLOWER GARDEN LN	23%	$349	$3,774
14310 BELLE RIVER LN	18%	$337	$5,859
14302 SHADOW GARDEN LN	18%	$336	$3,329

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.