How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 517 S AUSTIN ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,717 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $13,585.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

80% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 5 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 Webster home is assessed 68.9% above the neighborhood median

517 S AUSTIN ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,717

$13,585 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

80%

Win rate

Protests filed

$12,328

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$201

Neighborhood median

$119

Appraised value

$270,000

% above median

68.9%

Heated area

1,341 sqft

Year built

1980

Year-over-year assessment change

This property's appraised value unchanged 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
521 S AUSTIN ST	1,341	1980	$175,093	$131	-$71
523 S AUSTIN ST	1,460	1980	$175,442	$120	-$81

407 S AUSTIN ST	1,569	$187,012
401 S AUSTIN ST	1,585	$188,946
405 S AUSTIN ST	1,585	$187,793
403 S AUSTIN ST	1,585	$207,232

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($201/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($119/sqft). This property is assessed 68.9% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,717 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 80% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $12,328.

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

$2,717

Year 2

$5,434

Year 3

$8,151

That’s a 166× return on $49

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

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