How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 12417 SHADY DOWNS DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,292 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $11,460.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

97% 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 36.7% above the neighborhood median

12417 SHADY DOWNS DR — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,292

$11,460 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

97%

Win rate

157

Protests filed

$27,580

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$208

Neighborhood median

$152

Appraised value

$427,530

% above median

36.7%

Heated area

2,051 sqft

Year built

1999

Year-over-year assessment change

+0.5%

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
3934 SHADOW COVE DR	2,036	1999	$406,338	$200	-$9
12433 SHADY DOWNS DR	2,121	1999	$370,000	$174	-$34

12419 SHADY DOWNS DR	1,928	$348,469
3906 SHADOW COVE DR	2,101	$397,988
3835 SHADY BREEZE DR	1,919	$330,865
12426 SHADOW ISLAND DR	2,158	$396,609

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($208/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($152/sqft). This property is assessed 36.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,292 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 97% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $27,580.

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

$2,292

Year 2

$4,584

Year 3

$6,876

That’s a 140× return on $49

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

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