How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 826 SHELTERWOOD DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $4,615 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $23,075.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

93% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 120 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 36.0% above the neighborhood median

826 SHELTERWOOD DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$4,615

$23,075 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

93%

Win rate

120

Protests filed

$51,618

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$514

Neighborhood median

$378

Appraised value

$878,460

% above median

36.0%

Heated area

1,972 sqft

Year built

1953

Year-over-year assessment change

+26.6%

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
6206 ABINGTON WAY	1,960	1953	$705,973	$360	-$154
934 SHELTERWOOD DR	1,981	1955	$949,328	$479	-$35

922 DRANE CT	2,008	$416,050
6226 HURST ST	1,855	$542,136
6210 HURST ST	1,838	$750,600
6138 ABINGTON WAY	1,974	$766,719

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($514/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($378/sqft). This property is assessed 36.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $4,615 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 93% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $51,618.

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

$4,615

Year 2

$9,230

Year 3

$13,845

That’s a 283× return on $49

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

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