Big Hollow & Riverview area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7972.00

Property tax protest data for the Big Hollow & Riverview area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7972.00) in Harris County. 112 homes, $259/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
96% success rate · $77,666 avg savings · 112 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$77,666
6.8% median reduction
Protest success rate
96%
Based on 75 hearings
Homes analyzed
112
Median assessment
$259/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

112 homes in this area were assessed at a median $259/sqft. With a 96% 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 112 others in Big Hollow & Riverview 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
Point Lookout & Barbuda area, Houston 77058 49 $259 same 85%
Seargent & Nasa Road 1 area, Seabrook 77586 22 $259 same 79%
Cresta Bend & Brakendale area, Spring 77389 106 $258 same 92%
22nd & 21st area, Houston 77008 398 $259 same 89%
Royal Ivory Crossing area, Houston 77082 16 $259 +$0.6 88%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Big Hollow & Riverview area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Big Hollow & Riverview area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
407 BAYOU COVE CT 65% $426 $9,073
215 COVE CREEK LN 47% $380 $8,654
210 BIG HOLLOW LN 43% $369 $6,133
319 COVE CREEK LN 38% $357 $6,889
11102 RIVERVIEW DR 38% $357 $5,209

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.