Harvard & Cortlandt area, Houston 77008

CAD Neighborhood 8304.02

Property tax protest data for the Harvard & Cortlandt area, Houston 77008 (Neighborhood 8304.02) in Harris County. 692 homes, $457/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
91% success rate · $73,562 avg savings · 692 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$73,562
7.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
91%
Based on 480 hearings
Homes analyzed
692
Median assessment
$457/sqft
Avg: $473/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

692 homes in this area were assessed at a median $457/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 692 others in Harvard & Cortlandt 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
Pinehaven & Chatsworth area, Houston 77024 79 $457 same 93%
Dorothy & Alexander area, Houston 77008 211 $458 +$1.6 92%
Stillforest area, Houston 77024 38 $455 -$2.0 81%
Westminster & Chimney Rock area, Houston 77024 74 $459 +$2.0 67%
Peddie & 16th area, Houston 77008 669 $454 -$2.2 93%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Harvard & Cortlandt area, Houston 77008.

Top flagged properties in Harvard & Cortlandt area, Houston 77008

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
1802 CORTLANDT ST 150% $1143 $34,425
1820 COLUMBIA ST 122% $1012 $24,713
1806 HARVARD ST 119% $999 $12,186
1515 CORTLANDT ST 116% $985 $25,528
1606 HARVARD ST 107% $947 $17,074

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.