Boardwalk & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7973.03

Property tax protest data for the Boardwalk & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7973.03) in Harris County. 42 homes, $119/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
94% success rate · $13,261 avg savings · 42 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$13,261
5.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
94%
Based on 18 hearings
Homes analyzed
42
Median assessment
$119/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

42 homes in this area were assessed at a median $119/sqft. With a 94% 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 42 others in Boardwalk & Briar Forest 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
Fernbluff & Echobend area, Spring 77379 141 $119 same 96%
Las Brisas & Corona Del Mar area, Houston 77083 257 $118 same 47%
Hirondel & Reed area, Houston 77087 231 $118 same 78%
Pomeroy & Mcmasters area, Pasadena 77506 74 $118 same 73%
Oakmont Bend & Oakmont Villas area, Houston 77091 15 $118 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Boardwalk & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Boardwalk & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10701 BRIAR FOREST DR 74% $207 $3,816
10706 BOARDWALK ST 28% $152 $886
10727 BOARDWALK ST 28% $151 $1,063
10714 BOARDWALK ST 27% $151 $1,083
10738 BOARDWALK ST 27% $151 $925

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.