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

This Houston home is assessed 365.8% above the neighborhood median

5431 MAKEIG ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings
$13,701
$68,505 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
87%
Win rate
37
Protests filed
$15,274
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$547
Neighborhood median
$117
Appraised value
$256,545
% above median
365.8%
Heated area
684 sqft
Year built
1960
Year-over-year assessment change
+1.6%
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
3706 E LOCKWOOD DR 720 1959 $110,029 $153 -$394
5514 MARCUS ST 720 1960 $87,039 $121 -$426
5514 MARCUS ST720$82,059
5514 MARCUS ST720$81,257
5514 MARCUS ST720$81,190
5514 MARCUS ST720$80,956
πŸ”’ 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($547/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($117/sqft). This property is assessed 365.8% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $13,701 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
$13,701
Year 2
$27,402
Year 3
$41,103

That’s a 839Γ— return on $49

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