Westella & Westleigh area, Houston 77077

CAD Neighborhood 7962.00

Property tax protest data for the Westella & Westleigh area, Houston 77077 (Neighborhood 7962.00) in Harris County. 347 homes, $170/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
95% success rate · $24,903 avg savings · 347 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$24,903
8.4% median reduction
Protest success rate
95%
Based on 157 hearings
Homes analyzed
347
Median assessment
$170/sqft
Avg: $172/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

347 homes in this area were assessed at a median $170/sqft. With a 95% 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 347 others in Westella & Westleigh area, Houston 77077

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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
Crescent Star & Candlelight Crescent area, Spring 77388 84 $170 same 97%
Winding Pines & Royal Ann area, Tomball 77375 303 $170 same 87%
Zoch area, Houston 77092 14 $170 same 83%
Texas Sage & Mayberry Heights area, Cypress 77433 93 $170 same 98%
Townes Forest & Oxnard area, Friendswood 77546 59 $170 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Westella & Westleigh area, Houston 77077.

Top flagged properties in Westella & Westleigh area, Houston 77077

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12947 WESTELLA DR 52% $257 $2,744
12650 WESTELLA DR 48% $250 $2,908
12950 WESTLEIGH DR 42% $241 $2,090
12706 WESTHORPE DR 39% $236 $3,037
12811 WESTELLA DR 38% $235 $2,143

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.