What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 77059 are overassessed?

20.8% of homes in Houston ZIP 77059 (1,237 of 5,954 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Houston ZIP 77059?

File a Notice of Protest with HCAD by May 15 each year. HCAD accepts iFile online protests. Most cases settle informally if you bring strong comparable-sale evidence. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

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ZIP 77059 property tax overassessment report

20.8% of homes in Houston ZIP 77059 (1,237 of 5,954 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,867,818.

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5,954

Homes in ZIP

1,237

Flagged as overassessed

20.8%

$145,431

Avg overage / home

$465,849

Typical value

~$156/sqft

Harris County · 2026 protest window closed

Next: HCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 77059

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	8,128	1996	$2,327,842	$1,267,968	$1,059,874	83.6%	$24,483
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	5,905	1990	$1,913,247	$921,180	$992,067	107.7%	$22,917
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	5,944	1991	$1,606,592	$927,264	$679,328	73.3%	$15,692
3XXX ACORN WOOD WAY	8,353	1999	$1,942,465	$1,303,068	$639,397	49.1%	$14,770
2XXX CENTRAL PARK CIR	5,616	1994	$1,420,139	$876,096	$544,043	62.1%	$12,567
3XXX ACORN WOOD WAY	6,109	1998	$1,496,359	$953,004	$543,355	57%	$12,552
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	4,702	1991	$1,250,439	$733,512	$516,927	70.5%	$11,941
3XXX SCENIC ELM ST	9,091	2013	$1,893,685	$1,418,196	$475,489	33.5%	$10,984
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	6,620	1991	$1,498,546	$1,032,720	$465,826	45.1%	$10,761
5XXX OAKLAND FIELD TRL	3,538	2019	$1,007,081	$551,928	$455,153	82.5%	$10,514
1XXXX LAKE SCENE TRL	5,988	1995	$1,384,798	$934,128	$450,670	48.2%	$10,410
1XXXX WYNDHAM TERRACE TRL	3,538	2019	$992,513	$551,928	$440,585	79.8%	$10,178
1XXXX LAKE SCENE TRL	6,017	1995	$1,377,931	$938,652	$439,279	46.8%	$10,147
1XXXX GOLF VIEW TRL	6,755	1992	$1,486,981	$1,053,780	$433,201	41.1%	$10,007
1XXXX LAKE SCENE TRL	4,447	1991	$1,116,864	$693,732	$423,132	61%	$9,774
2XXX OAK LINKS AVE	4,906	1990	$1,187,810	$765,336	$422,474	55.2%	$9,759
3XXX ACORN WOOD WAY	6,245	1999	$1,394,653	$974,220	$420,433	43.2%	$9,712
1XXXX MULBERRY RIVER LN	4,598	2019	$1,133,056	$717,288	$415,768	58%	$9,604
1XXXX LAKE SCENE TRL	3,374	1995	$940,982	$526,344	$414,638	78.8%	$9,578
5XXX PERALTA SHORES DR	3,618	2018	$969,383	$564,408	$404,975	71.8%	$9,355
3XXX ACORN WOOD WAY	5,336	1998	$1,227,942	$832,416	$395,526	47.5%	$9,137
1XXXX LAKE SCENE TRL	4,666	1992	$1,122,180	$727,896	$394,284	54.2%	$9,108
2XXX ACORN WOOD WAY	3,291	1996	$900,722	$513,396	$387,326	75.4%	$8,947
1XXXX BAY OAKS BLVD	8,108	1998	$1,647,490	$1,264,848	$382,642	30.3%	$8,839
2XXX OAK LINKS AVE	4,561	1991	$1,086,937	$711,516	$375,421	52.8%	$8,672

Data: HCAD public records, Harris County, ZIP 77059. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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