Willow Rock & Rainy River area, Houston 77088

CAD Neighborhood 971.00

Property tax protest data for the Willow Rock & Rainy River area, Houston 77088 (Neighborhood 971.00) in Harris County. 622 homes, $149/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
86% success rate · $12,250 avg savings · 622 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$12,250
7.0% median reduction
Protest success rate
86%
Based on 90 hearings
Homes analyzed
622
Median assessment
$149/sqft

Source: HCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

622 homes in this area were assessed at a median $149/sqft. With a 86% 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 622 others in Willow Rock & Rainy River 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
Crestside & Cresterrace area, Pasadena 77505 191 $149 same 90%
Caven & Dorylee area, Humble 77396 77 $149 same 67%
1st & Palmetto area, Bellaire 77401 19 $149 same 91%
Sandalin & Dunsmore area, Cypress 77429 152 $149 same 98%
Coral Reef & Coral area, Seabrook 77586 85 $149 same 98%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Willow Rock & Rainy River area, Houston 77088.

Top flagged properties in Willow Rock & Rainy River area, Houston 77088

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
8706 DONLEY DR 56% $233 $1,644
8831 GLENHOUSE DR 53% $227 $808
8847 RUTHERFORD LN 50% $223 $1,791
1614 TWINBROOKE DR 47% $218 $2,013
1439 COOL SPRING DR 46% $217 $1,116

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.