Is 41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 186 homes in this neighborhood group. 91% protest success rate. 126 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.

41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018 (Neighborhood 8014.02) in Harris County. 186 homes, $352/sqft median.

What this means for your property

186 homes in this area were assessed at a median $352/sqft. With a 91% 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 186 others in 41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018

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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
Sunset area, Houston 77005	25	$352 same	89%
Old Windmill & Mesquite River area, Hockley 77447	18	$353 same	67%
Valerie & Pine area, Bellaire 77401	176	$352 -$0.5	93%
Archer & Cordell area, Houston 77009	475	$352 -$0.6	94%
Vassar area, Houston 77006	33	$352 -$0.6	53%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018.

Top flagged properties in 41st & 42nd area, Houston 77018

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
810 W 42ND ST	103%	$716	$8,077
867 W 42ND ST	85%	$653	$7,490
891 W 41ST ST	65%	$582	$6,486
887 W 41ST ST	56%	$550	$5,263
4206 ALBA RD	51%	$533	$3,916

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.