How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 217 E 28TH ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $16,825 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $84,125.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

94% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 201 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 120.0% above the neighborhood median

217 E 28TH ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$16,825

$84,125 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

94%

Win rate

201

Protests filed

$39,336

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$957

Neighborhood median

$435

Appraised value

$960,000

% above median

120.0%

Heated area

1,066 sqft

Year built

1920

Year-over-year assessment change

+27.5%

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
119 E 26TH ST	1,066	1920	$646,327	$606	-$351
413 E 28TH ST	1,056	1920	$516,741	$489	-$468

409 AURORA ST	1,043	$550,866
411 E 28TH ST	1,103	$578,000
416 E 26TH ST	1,190	$809,231
309 E 28TH ST	1,000	$529,300

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($957/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($435/sqft). This property is assessed 120.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $16,825 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 94% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $39,336.

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

$16,825

Year 2

$33,650

Year 3

$50,475

That’s a 1030× return on $49

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

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