Is Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch area, Houston 77048 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 380 homes in this neighborhood group. 69% protest success rate. 114 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.

Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch area, Houston 77048 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch area, Houston 77048 (Neighborhood 8445.08) in Harris County. 380 homes, $148/sqft median.

What this means for your property

380 homes in this area were assessed at a median $148/sqft. With a 69% 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.

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See how your home compares to 380 others in Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch 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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Babbitt & Southpoint area, Houston 77034	433	$148 same	96%
Deer Cove area, Humble 77339	27	$148 same	77%
Shannon & Allison area, Humble 77396	27	$148 same	33%
Jelly Park Stone & Tranquility Park area, Cypress 77429	555	$148 same	93%
Tribeca & Hampton Lakes area, Katy 77493	226	$148 same	96%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch area, Houston 77048.

Top flagged properties in Macroom Meadows & Castle Loch area, Houston 77048

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
13314 COLINA MEADOWS LN	46%	$215	$1,299
13317 BLAIR GLEN LN	38%	$204	$1,133
13320 COLBY MEADOW DR	27%	$188	$923
13315 COLBY MEADOW DR	26%	$185	$945
13403 HAWICK TERRACE LN	24%	$183	$805

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.