How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 5502 APALA DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,859 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $9,295.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

7% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 14 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 101.2% above the neighborhood median

5502 APALA DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,859

$9,295 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

Win rate

Protests filed

$467

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$188

Neighborhood median

$94

Appraised value

$125,830

% above median

101.2%

Heated area

1,028 sqft

Year built

1964

Year-over-year assessment change

This property's appraised value unchanged 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
14361 SURLES DR	960	1964	$136,166	$142	-$47
14301 PICTON DR	1,031	1965	$85,470	$83	-$106

14320 DALEBURG DR	1,040	$137,761
5509 ROTAN DR	1,056	$148,303
5501 SEYMOUR DR	1,042	$90,072
5606 CHARRIN DR	1,167	$128,192

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($188/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($94/sqft). This property is assessed 101.2% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,859 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 7% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $467.

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

$1,859

Year 2

$3,718

Year 3

$5,577

That’s a 114× return on $49

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

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