How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1706 MERTON DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $952 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $4,760.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

84% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 97 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 37.7% above the neighborhood median

1706 MERTON DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$952

$4,760 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

84%

Win rate

Protests filed

$12,771

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$175

Neighborhood median

$127

Appraised value

$173,123

% above median

37.7%

Heated area

1,084 sqft

Year built

1981

Year-over-year assessment change

-6.6%

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
1707 MERTON DR	1,056	1981	$138,905	$132	-$43
14806 SELWYN DR	1,083	1982	$161,111	$149	-$26

1342 CASTLE GLEN DR	1,074	$155,990
14822 WATERSIDE DR	1,095	$166,401
1606 EVESHAM DR	1,143	$174,103
1626 EVESHAM DR	1,010	$156,589

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($175/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($127/sqft). This property is assessed 37.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $952 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 84% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $12,771.

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

$952

Year 2

$1,904

Year 3

$2,856

That’s a 58× return on $49

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

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