Is Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 147 homes in this neighborhood group. 85% protest success rate. 53 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.

Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004 (Neighborhood 8403.06) in Harris County. 147 homes, $157/sqft median.

What this means for your property

147 homes in this area were assessed at a median $157/sqft. With a 85% 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 147 others in Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004

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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
Cambridge area, Houston 77054	124	$157 same	93%
Brant & Mallard area, Katy 77493	233	$157 same	98%
Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091	403	$157 same	88%
Bayou & Ivy Parkway area, Houston 77077	74	$157 same	98%
Chestnut Falls & Carolina Falls area, Cypress 77433	271	$157 same	97%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004.

Top flagged properties in Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
3226 OAKDALE ST	92%	$302	$7,906
3226 N MACGREGOR WAY	76%	$277	$6,325
3142 OAKDALE ST	65%	$259	$3,571
3221 EWING ST	64%	$258	$5,362
3134 SOUTHMORE BLVD	59%	$250	$3,108

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.