Elkwood & Marshwood area, Houston 77038

CAD Neighborhood 858.00

Property tax protest data for the Elkwood & Marshwood area, Houston 77038 (Neighborhood 858.00) in Harris County. 145 homes, $153/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
98% success rate · $18,904 avg savings · 145 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$18,904
8.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
98%
Based on 44 hearings
Homes analyzed
145
Median assessment
$153/sqft
Avg: $150/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

145 homes in this area were assessed at a median $153/sqft. With a 98% 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 145 others in Elkwood & Marshwood area, Houston 77038

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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
Randal Lake & Duke Lake area, Spring 77388 92 $153 same 98%
White Poplar & Honey Locust area, Katy 77449 86 $153 same 100%
Dunham Lake & Cary Douglas area, Hockley 77447 284 $153 same 96%
Emory Hollow & Smokey Willow area, Tomball 77375 77 $153 same 88%
Chichester & Argentina area, Houston 77040 274 $153 same 94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Elkwood & Marshwood area, Houston 77038.

Top flagged properties in Elkwood & Marshwood area, Houston 77038

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
13803 ELKWOOD DR 25% $191 $792
13811 ELKWOOD DR 15% $176 $432

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.