Tarfite & Malachite area, Houston 77077

CAD Neighborhood 7963.06

Property tax protest data for the Tarfite & Malachite area, Houston 77077 (Neighborhood 7963.06) in Harris County. 94 homes, $179/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
98% success rate · $29,029 avg savings · 94 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$29,029
7.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
98%
Based on 40 hearings
Homes analyzed
94
Median assessment
$179/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

94 homes in this area were assessed at a median $179/sqft. With a 98% 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 94 others in Tarfite & Malachite 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
Theysen & Kempwood area, Houston 77080 348 $179 same 95%
Towne Lake & Caddo Ridge area, Cypress 77433 81 $179 same 94%
Clark area, Houston 77076 20 $179 same 85%
Stonework Garden & Stonework Sage area, Houston 77076 50 $179 same 80%
Marcella & Wunder area, Houston 77091 35 $179 same 100%

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

Top flagged properties in Tarfite & Malachite area, Houston 77077

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12558 HOLLY BLUE LN 20% $214 $977
12530 HOLLY BLUE LN 18% $211 $889
12555 HOLLY BLUE LN 17% $209 $843
12554 MALACHITE WAY 16% $208 $789

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.