How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 8713 BLANKENSHIP DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,637 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $13,185.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

96% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 124 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 55.7% above the neighborhood median

8713 BLANKENSHIP DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,637

$13,185 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

96%

Win rate

124

Protests filed

$20,864

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$269

Neighborhood median

$173

Appraised value

$324,360

% above median

55.7%

Heated area

1,204 sqft

Year built

1959

Year-over-year assessment change

-0.9%

This property's appraised value decreased 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
8725 GREINER DR	1,194	1959	$270,623	$227	-$43
8733 BLANKENSHIP DR	1,184	1959	$268,117	$226	-$43

3401 CAMEO DR	1,130	$263,309
3309 CAMEO DR	1,280	$270,809
3406 HOLLISTER ST	1,253	$242,295
8745 BLANKENSHIP DR	1,160	$268,578

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($269/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($173/sqft). This property is assessed 55.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,637 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 96% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $20,864.

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

$2,637

Year 2

$5,274

Year 3

$7,911

That’s a 161× return on $49

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

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