How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 12650 WESTELLA DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,908 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $14,540.

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 47.6% above the neighborhood median

12650 WESTELLA DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,908

$14,540 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

95%

Win rate

157

Protests filed

$24,903

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$250

Neighborhood median

$170

Appraised value

$418,256

% above median

47.6%

Heated area

1,670 sqft

Year built

1970

Year-over-year assessment change

+21.9%

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
12866 WESTHORPE DR	1,663	1970	$257,110	$155	-$96
12802 WESTMERE DR	1,679	1970	$322,410	$192	-$58

12811 WESTELLA DR	1,659	$389,787
12871 WESTHORPE DR	1,653	$328,564
12742 WESTELLA DR	1,676	$279,044
12914 WESTHORPE DR	1,664	$342,745

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($250/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($170/sqft). This property is assessed 47.6% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,908 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

$2,908

Year 2

$5,816

Year 3

$8,724

That’s a 178× return on $49

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

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