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

This Houston home is assessed 46.5% above the neighborhood median

252 E 5TH ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings
$3,339
$16,695 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
89%
Win rate
148
Protests filed
$53,856
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$461
Neighborhood median
$315
Appraised value
$491,849
% above median
46.5%
Heated area
1,400 sqft
Year built
1983
Year-over-year assessment change
+44.4%
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
250 E 5TH ST 1,481 1983 $563,690 $381 -$81
441 CORTLANDT ST 1,513 1983 $481,502 $318 -$143
254 E 5TH ST1,514$490,000
922 HEIGHTS BLVD1,358$466,653
932 HEIGHTS BLVD1,358$466,653
449 CORTLANDT ST1,533$534,024
πŸ”’ 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($461/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($315/sqft). This property is assessed 46.5% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $3,339 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 89% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $53,856.

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
$3,339
Year 2
$6,678
Year 3
$10,017

That’s a 204Γ— return on $49

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