Bayou Glen & Shady River area, Houston 77042

CAD Neighborhood 7974.01

Property tax protest data for the Bayou Glen & Shady River area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7974.01) in Harris County. 42 homes, $277/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
97% success rate · $53,700 avg savings · 42 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$53,700
7.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
97%
Based on 29 hearings
Homes analyzed
42
Median assessment
$277/sqft
Avg: $275/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

42 homes in this area were assessed at a median $277/sqft. With a 97% 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 Bayou Glen & Shady River 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
Leaning Ash area, Houston 77079 10 $277 same 100%
Viano & Cuadro area, Houston 77055 15 $277 same 100%
Glencove area, Houston 77007 5 $277 same 100%
Judalon & Pagewood area, Houston 77056 258 $277 same 91%
Glen Haven & Underwood area, Houston 77025 80 $277 same 73%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Bayou Glen & Shady River area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Bayou Glen & Shady River area, Houston 77042

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
10706 BAYOU GLEN RD 26% $349 $2,255
10606 BAYOU GLEN RD 26% $348 $2,092
10736 SHADY RIVER DR 22% $339 $2,598
10615 SHADY RIVER DR 19% $329 $1,634
106 BLUE WILLOW DR 18% $326 $1,315

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.