How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 5120 MT VERNON ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $18,670 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $93,350.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

100% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 51 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 73.4% above the neighborhood median

5120 MT VERNON ST — Harris County

Estimated annual tax savings

$18,670

$93,350 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

100%

Win rate

Protests filed

$44,545

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$377

Neighborhood median

$218

Appraised value

$1,742,486

% above median

73.4%

Heated area

4,616 sqft

Year built

2003

Year-over-year assessment change

+0.6%

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
217 PORTLAND ST	4,576	2014	$1,271,547	$278	-$100
1101 BARKDULL ST	3,788	1997	$914,723	$241	-$136

215 PORTLAND ST	4,576	$1,191,382
1114 AUTREY ST	4,183	$945,848
1116 AUTREY ST	3,937	$988,582
125 PORTLAND ST	4,617	$1,134,640

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($377/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($218/sqft). This property is assessed 73.4% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $18,670 per year in property taxes based on the Harris County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 100% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $44,545.

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

$18,670

Year 2

$37,340

Year 3

$56,010

That’s a 1143× return on $49

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

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