Wickersham & Overbrook area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7974.00

Property tax protest data for the Wickersham & Overbrook area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7974.00) in Harris County. 373 homes, $192/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
95% success rate · $35,598 avg savings · 373 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$35,598
7.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
95%
Based on 189 hearings
Homes analyzed
373
Median assessment
$192/sqft
Avg: $195/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

373 homes in this area were assessed at a median $192/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 373 others in Wickersham & Overbrook 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
Spring Cypress & Hufsmith Kohrville area, Tomball 77375 333 $192 same 79%
Benbow Park & Benbow Oak area, Houston 77080 17 $192 same 38%
Harold area, Houston 77006 5 $192 same 100%
Lindstrom & Runneburg area, Crosby 77532 60 $192 same 100%
Lake Sterling Gate area, Spring 77379 30 $192 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Wickersham & Overbrook area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Wickersham & Overbrook area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10714 MEADOW LAKE LN 63% $313 $5,935
10614 ELLA LEE LN 61% $309 $4,836
10614 CHEVY CHASE DR 58% $303 $8,856
2402 WALNUT BEND LN 49% $287 $4,104
10722 PIPING ROCK LN 48% $285 $4,049

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.