How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 520 W 8TH ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $29,882 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $149,410.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

93% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 746 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 221.8% above the neighborhood median

520 W 8TH ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$29,882

$149,410 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

93%

Win rate

746

Protests filed

$74,454

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$1103

Neighborhood median

$343

Appraised value

$922,797

% above median

221.8%

Heated area

1,580 sqft

Year built

1910

Year-over-year assessment change

-2.4%

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
838 WAVERLY ST	1,459	1910	$1,424,994	$977	-$126
835 YALE ST	1,634	1906	$780,220	$477	-$625

903 ALLSTON ST	1,796	$754,733
1023 TULANE ST	1,382	$977,462
811 YALE ST	1,820	$1,339,644
935 ALLSTON ST	1,381	$751,361

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($1103/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($343/sqft). This property is assessed 221.8% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $29,882 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 93% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $74,454.

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

$29,882

Year 2

$59,764

Year 3

$89,646

That’s a 1830× return on $49

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

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