26th & 27th area, Houston 77008

CAD Neighborhood 8304.00

Property tax protest data for the 26th & 27th area, Houston 77008 (Neighborhood 8304.00) in Harris County. 1,316 homes, $312/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
89% success rate · $54,419 avg savings · 1,316 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$54,419
7.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
89%
Based on 896 hearings
Homes analyzed
1,316
Median assessment
$312/sqft
Avg: $349/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

1,316 homes in this area were assessed at a median $312/sqft. With a 89% 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 1,316 others in 26th & 27th area, Houston 77008

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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
Wynden Commons area, Houston 77056 16 $313 same 71%
Tamarisk & Wedgewood area, Bellaire 77401 257 $312 same 95%
Wynden Crescent area, Houston 77056 9 $311 -$1.1 60%
Versailles Lakes & Noble Lakes area, Houston 77082 43 $311 -$1.1 67%
Patrick Henry & Evergreen area, Bellaire 77401 377 $311 -$1.5 93%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 26th & 27th area, Houston 77008.

Top flagged properties in 26th & 27th area, Houston 77008

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
526 W 18TH ST 557% $2052 $104,111
2218 RUTLAND ST 495% $1858 $98,500
513 W 17TH ST 412% $1598 $72,095
2621 NICHOLSON ST 288% $1211 $28,547
616 W 25TH ST 247% $1085 $33,604

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.