How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1820 COLUMBIA ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $24,713 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $123,565.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

91% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 480 protests filed.

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.

Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

This Houston home is assessed 121.6% above the neighborhood median

1820 COLUMBIA ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$24,713

$123,565 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

91%

Win rate

480

Protests filed

$73,562

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$1012

Neighborhood median

$457

Appraised value

$1,391,567

% above median

121.6%

Heated area

1,375 sqft

Year built

1920

Year-over-year assessment change

-3.0%

This property's appraised value decreased from the prior year.

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar and assessed lower per square foot.

Address	Sqft	Year	Market Value	$/Sqft	Diff
1536 HARVARD ST	1,300	1920	$963,449	$741	-$271
1250 ARLINGTON ST	1,376	1920	$798,430	$580	-$432

1543 OXFORD ST	1,380	$815,945
1233 ARLINGTON ST	1,380	$856,997
1115 HARVARD ST	1,369	$789,363
1509 CORTLANDT ST	1,469	$1,019,266

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($1012/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($457/sqft). This property is assessed 121.6% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $24,713 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 91% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $73,562.

What you'll receive

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Filing Guide

Your exact deadline, required forms, and step-by-step Harris County filing process

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Evidence Packet

Full comparable sales analysis with assessment discrepancy calculation

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Cover Letter

Pre-written appeal letter with hearing talking points, ready to sign and submit

This decision compounds

Year 1

$24,713

Year 2

$49,426

Year 3

$74,139

That’s a 1513× return on $49

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Protest deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

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