James Franklin & Maxroy area, Houston 77088

CAD Neighborhood 947.06

Property tax protest data for the James Franklin & Maxroy area, Houston 77088 (Neighborhood 947.06) in Harris County. 323 homes, $134/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
90% success rate · $18,598 avg savings · 323 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$18,598
7.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
90%
Based on 62 hearings
Homes analyzed
323
Median assessment
$134/sqft
Avg: $137/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

323 homes in this area were assessed at a median $134/sqft. With a 90% 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 323 others in James Franklin & Maxroy area, Houston 77088

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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
Holly Chase & Holly Meadow area, Houston 77042 69 $134 same 96%
Pardee & Sexton area, Houston 77028 149 $134 same 88%
Sagewind & Sagewillow area, Houston 77089 337 $134 same 95%
Chelsea Oak & Berkway area, Houston 77065 631 $134 same 96%
Mesa Village & Jewel Meadow area, Houston 77053 131 $134 same 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to James Franklin & Maxroy area, Houston 77088.

Top flagged properties in James Franklin & Maxroy area, Houston 77088

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
8422 OBSERVATORY ST 164% $355 $3,436
8417 EASTER ST 141% $324 $3,149
8314 HANFRO LN 98% $266 $1,829
8014 EASTER 85% $249 $1,524
8114 HEZEKIAH LN 80% $242 $1,991

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.