Is Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 529 homes in this neighborhood group. 80% protest success rate. 113 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.

Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051 (Neighborhood 8461.00) in Harris County. 529 homes, $121/sqft median.

What this means for your property

529 homes in this area were assessed at a median $121/sqft. With a 80% 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 529 others in Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051

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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
Seaton Valley & Castletown Park area, Spring 77379	83	$121 same	90%
Magnolia & Red Oak area, Crosby 77532	351	$121 same	69%
Mooney & Wardmont area, Houston 77093	153	$121 same	22%
Benfer & Rose Cottage area, Houston 77069	127	$121 same	93%
Providence Shore & Narcissus Brook area, Cypress 77433	164	$121 same	85%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051.

Top flagged properties in Buffum & Dulcimer area, Houston 77051

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
3022 CHIMIRA LN	120%	$266	$3,383
9518 BUFFUM ST	95%	$236	$3,781
9311 DULCIMER ST	87%	$226	$3,107
9630 BUFFUM ST	87%	$226	$4,299
9311 DULCIMER ST	72%	$208	$2,639

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.