How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 4131 RUSKIN ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $9,649 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $48,245.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

96% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 292 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 76.1% above the neighborhood median

4131 RUSKIN ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$9,649

$48,245 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

96%

Win rate

292

Protests filed

$69,955

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$817

Neighborhood median

$464

Appraised value

$867,922

% above median

76.1%

Heated area

1,062 sqft

Year built

1941

Year-over-year assessment change

+6.8%

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
4149 UNIVERSITY BLVD	1,067	1940	$866,700	$812	-$5
4110 VILLANOVA ST	1,030	1940	$915,700	$889	—

4229 BYRON ST	904	$723,200
4128 RUSKIN ST	1,113	$918,500
4129 MARQUETTE ST	1,008	$890,780
4122 SWARTHMORE ST	1,210	$882,509

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($817/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($464/sqft). This property is assessed 76.1% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $9,649 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 96% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $69,955.

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

$9,649

Year 2

$19,298

Year 3

$28,947

That’s a 591× return on $49

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

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