How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 401 EMERSON ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $13,445 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $67,225.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

90% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 40 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 61.7% above the neighborhood median

401 EMERSON ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$13,445

$67,225 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

90%

Win rate

Protests filed

$47,950

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$533

Neighborhood median

$330

Appraised value

$1,493,198

% above median

61.7%

Heated area

2,800 sqft

Year built

1905

Year-over-year assessment change

+10.3%

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
417 EMERSON ST	2,716	1905	$1,026,816	$378	-$155
3416 GARROTT ST	2,656	1905	$925,000	$348	-$185

3704 GARROTT ST	3,116	$1,259,764
219 HAWTHORNE ST	2,388	$1,042,630
402 MARSHALL ST	3,124	$945,500
324 HAWTHORNE ST	2,700	$959,202

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($533/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($330/sqft). This property is assessed 61.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $13,445 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 90% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $47,950.

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

$13,445

Year 2

$26,890

Year 3

$40,335

That’s a 823× return on $49

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

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