Is Sue Barnett & 43rd area, Houston 77018 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 584 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 377 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Sue Barnett & 43rd area, Houston 77018 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Sue Barnett & 43rd area, Houston 77018 (Neighborhood 8014.00) in Harris County. 584 homes, $348/sqft median.

What this means for your property

584 homes in this area were assessed at a median $348/sqft. With a 93% 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.

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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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Ripple Creek & Three Corners area, Houston 77024	57	$348 same	97%
Gibson & Blossom area, Houston 77007	306	$348 same	81%
Painted Crescent area, Cypress 77433	30	$347 -$0.6	100%
Merwin & Ingersoll area, Houston 77027	116	$347 -$1.2	85%
Underwood & Turnberry area, Houston 77025	211	$350 +$1.8	92%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Sue Barnett & 43rd area, Houston 77018.

Top flagged properties in Sue Barnett & 43rd area, Houston 77018

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
915 W 42ND ST	106%	$716	$8,821
1079 GARDENIA DR	97%	$684	$9,071
930 ALTHEA DR	85%	$643	$5,810
971 GARDENIA DR	84%	$638	$6,210
959 GARDENIA DR	80%	$628	$5,989

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.