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

This Houston home is assessed 111.5% above the neighborhood median

8638 MERLIN DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings
$10,742
$53,710 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
88%
Win rate
966
Protests filed
$106,982
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$791
Neighborhood median
$374
Appraised value
$659,849
% above median
111.5%
Heated area
834 sqft
Year built
1951
Year-over-year assessment change
+5.5%
This property's appraised value increased from the prior year.

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How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($791/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($374/sqft). This property is assessed 111.5% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $10,742 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 88% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $106,982.

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
$10,742
Year 2
$21,484
Year 3
$32,226

That’s a 658Γ— return on $49

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