Sunrise Light & Dawn Terrace area, Houston 77048

CAD Neighborhood 8439.03

Property tax protest data for the Sunrise Light & Dawn Terrace area, Houston 77048 (Neighborhood 8439.03) in Harris County. 161 homes, $65/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $38,020 avg savings · 161 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$38,020
25% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 162 hearings
Homes analyzed
161
Median assessment
$65/sqft
Avg: $68/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

161 homes in this area were assessed at a median $65/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 161 others in Sunrise Light & Dawn Terrace area, Houston 77048

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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
Carlang area, Channelview 77530 18 $65 same 25%
Hill & Main area, Baytown 77520 26 $65 same 0.0%
Gemma & Pia area, Houston 77044 672 $65 same 100%
Gessner area, Houston 77036 12 $65 same 50%
Inwood Park area, Houston 77088 125 $64 same 97%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Sunrise Light & Dawn Terrace area, Houston 77048.

Top flagged properties in Sunrise Light & Dawn Terrace area, Houston 77048

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
12427 EARLY MORNING DR 21% $78 $340
12410 DAWN TERRACE 19% $77 $281
6007 SUNRISE LIGHT LN 19% $77 $281
6019 SUNRISE LIGHT LN 19% $77 $281
6006 SUNLIGHT WAY DR 19% $77 $280

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.