Boardwalk area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7973.04

Property tax protest data for the Boardwalk area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7973.04) in Harris County. 6 homes, $137/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $20,209 avg savings · 6 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$20,209
6.1% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 2 hearings
Homes analyzed
6
Median assessment
$137/sqft
Avg: $135/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

6 homes in this area were assessed at a median $137/sqft. With a 100% 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 6 others in Boardwalk 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
Rosebud & Oakside area, Houston 77053 271 $137 same 98%
Kickapoo Meadows & Kickapoo area, Waller 77484 6 $137 same 0.0%
Shirleen & Denton area, Seabrook 77586 90 $137 same 78%
Vanderwilt & Wildbrook Canyon area, Katy 77449 414 $137 same 94%
Cresline & Margaret area, Houston 77093 662 $137 same 64%

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