How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 5516 MAKEIG ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $7,084 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $35,420.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

87% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 37 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 135.9% above the neighborhood median

5516 MAKEIG ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$7,084

$35,420 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

87%

Win rate

Protests filed

$15,274

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$277

Neighborhood median

$117

Appraised value

$357,154

% above median

135.9%

Heated area

1,290 sqft

Year built

1950

Year-over-year assessment change

+150.1%

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
5414 CRANE ST	1,298	1950	$113,969	$88	-$189
3614 E LOCKWOOD DR	1,292	1950	$139,492	$108	-$169

5418 MAKEIG ST	1,196	$142,322
5514 SALINA ST	1,260	$173,553
5519 MAKEIG ST	1,400	$137,220
4107 HOFFMAN ST	1,240	$172,339

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($277/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($117/sqft). This property is assessed 135.9% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $7,084 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 87% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $15,274.

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

$7,084

Year 2

$14,168

Year 3

$21,252

That’s a 434× return on $49

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

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