Ella area, Houston 77018

CAD Neighborhood 8045.14

Property tax protest data for the Ella area, Houston 77018 (Neighborhood 8045.14) in Harris County. 14 homes, $203/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $25,852 avg savings · 14 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$25,852
6.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 4 hearings
Homes analyzed
14
Median assessment
$203/sqft
Avg: $217/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

14 homes in this area were assessed at a median $203/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 14 others in Ella 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
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
Milwee area, Houston 77092 7 $203 same 100%
Waynesboro & Omeara area, Houston 77035 465 $203 same 94%
Frick & Ann Louise area, Houston 77086 268 $203 same 80%
Lynbrook area, Houston 77042 9 $203 same 100%
Marshall area, Houston 77098 9 $203 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Ella area, Houston 77018.

Top flagged properties in Ella area, Houston 77018

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
5262 ELLA BLVD 34% $272 $2,109
5262 ELLA BLVD 33% $269 $2,015
5262 ELLA BLVD 31% $266 $1,987
5262 ELLA BLVD 30% $264 $1,918
5262 ELLA BLVD 25% $253 $1,500

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.