How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 16 W SHADY LN?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $8,322 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $41,610.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

89% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 44 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 39.5% above the neighborhood median

16 W SHADY LN — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$8,322

$41,610 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

89%

Win rate

Protests filed

$102,151

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$426

Neighborhood median

$305

Appraised value

$1,441,475

% above median

39.5%

Heated area

3,397 sqft

Year built

2008

Year-over-year assessment change

+10.4%

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
5 W SHADY LN	4,058	2000	$1,249,011	$308	-$118
5 W SHADY LN	4,075	1999	$1,250,000	$307	-$119

11 W SHADY LN	3,858	$1,182,524
4 W SHADY LN	3,854	$1,307,119
26 W SHADY LN	4,007	$1,010,614
28 E SHADY LN	4,056	$1,216,084

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($426/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($305/sqft). This property is assessed 39.5% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $8,322 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 89% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $102,151.

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

$8,322

Year 2

$16,644

Year 3

$24,966

That’s a 510× return on $49

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

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