How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 831 CORTLANDT ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $10,466 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $52,330.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

96% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 237 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 71.7% above the neighborhood median

831 CORTLANDT ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$10,466

$52,330 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

96%

Win rate

237

Protests filed

$87,394

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$814

Neighborhood median

$474

Appraised value

$1,000,000

% above median

71.7%

Heated area

1,229 sqft

Year built

1907

Year-over-year assessment change

+12.5%

This property's appraised value increased 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
517 E 8TH ST	1,344	1908	$698,353	$520	-$294
1037 COLUMBIA ST	1,417	1909	$806,045	$569	-$245

811 ARLINGTON ST	1,293	$757,913
736 CORTLANDT ST	1,420	$694,021
1013 OXFORD ST	1,232	$772,719
804 COLUMBIA ST	1,218	$828,656

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($814/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($474/sqft). This property is assessed 71.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $10,466 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 96% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $87,394.

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

$10,466

Year 2

$20,932

Year 3

$31,398

That’s a 641× return on $49

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

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