How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 12947 WESTELLA DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,744 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $13,720.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

95% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 157 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 51.6% above the neighborhood median

12947 WESTELLA DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,744

$13,720 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

95%

Win rate

157

Protests filed

$24,903

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$257

Neighborhood median

$170

Appraised value

$364,396

% above median

51.6%

Heated area

1,417 sqft

Year built

1967

Year-over-year assessment change

+2.5%

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
12838 WESTLEIGH DR	1,414	1968	$301,793	$213	-$44
12707 WESTELLA DR	1,438	1968	$220,193	$153	-$104

12855 WESTELLA DR	1,476	$287,489
12718 WESTMERE DR	1,451	$276,459
12938 WESTLEIGH DR	1,452	$313,422
1727 WESTBRANCH DR	1,470	$279,945

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($257/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($170/sqft). This property is assessed 51.6% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,744 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 95% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $24,903.

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

$2,744

Year 2

$5,488

Year 3

$8,232

That’s a 168× return on $49

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

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