Emerald Forest & Emerald area, New Caney 77357

CAD Neighborhood 41045.0

Property tax protest data for the Emerald Forest & Emerald area, New Caney 77357 (Neighborhood 41045.0) in Montgomery County. 8 homes, $102/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
88% success rate · 8 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$12,829
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
88%
Based on 97,674 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
8
Median assessment
$102/sqft
Avg: $112/sqft

Source: MCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

8 homes in this area were assessed at a median $102/sqft. With a 88% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for MCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with MCAD (online via MCAD Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Montgomery County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 8 others in Emerald Forest & Emerald area, New Caney 77357

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Montgomery County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step MCAD Online Protest walkthrough
In Montgomery County, 97,674 property owners protested last year. 88% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Montgomery County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Lakeside & Lakewood area, Conroe 77306 5 $102 same
Knox & Adams area, Porter 77365 9 $102 same
Philpot & Felder area, Willis 77378 10 $101 -$0.5
Clepperwood & Tree Meadow area, Pinehurst 77362 7 $101 -$0.6
Fm 149 & Fm 2854 area, Montgomery 77316 7 $103 +$0.8

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Emerald Forest & Emerald area, New Caney 77357.

Top flagged properties in Emerald Forest & Emerald area, New Caney 77357

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
18490 EMERALD FOREST DR 47% $150 $261
18385 EMERALD CIR 38% $140 $577
20020 EMERALD LN 38% $140 $2,617

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.