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

This Houston home is assessed 54.0% above the neighborhood median

8531 OBSERVATORY ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings
$1,670
$8,350 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
83%
Win rate
24
Protests filed
$21,152
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$212
Neighborhood median
$138
Appraised value
$211,725
% above median
54.0%
Heated area
1,148 sqft
Year built
1965
Year-over-year assessment change
-11.8%
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
8630 OBSERVATORY ST 1,138 1965 $165,760 $146 -$66
2610 ELLINGTON ST 1,128 1965 $163,588 $145 -$67
2832 ELLINGTON ST1,152$161,780
3003 RIGEL RD1,074$210,398
2823 BLUE SKY ST1,092$174,135
2919 BLUE SKY ST1,368$175,794
πŸ”’ 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($212/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($138/sqft). This property is assessed 54.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,670 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 83% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $21,152.

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
$1,670
Year 2
$3,340
Year 3
$5,010

That’s a 102Γ— return on $49

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