What is a property tax appeal?

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

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas, and you can protest again every year. Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

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What percent of homes in ZIP 77613 are overassessed?

22.4% of homes in China ZIP 77613 (85 of 379 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 China ZIP 77613?

File a Notice of Protest with JCAD by May 15 each year. Bring 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area to your ARB hearing. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

Jefferson County · China

ZIP 77613 property tax overassessment report

22.4% of homes in China ZIP 77613 (85 of 379 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $63,669.

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379

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

22.4%

$34,839

Avg overage / home

$178,631

Typical value

~$109/sqft

Jefferson County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 77613

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
1XXX CHINA N RD	3,036	2010	$593,074	$330,924	$262,150	79.2%	$5,217
2XXX N CHINA RD	3,561	2022	$572,265	$388,149	$184,116	47.4%	$3,664
BARNETT RD	900	2024	$269,688	$98,100	$171,588	174.9%	$3,415
4XX W VERA AVE	2,091	1962	$391,725	$227,919	$163,806	71.9%	$3,260
4XX GALVESTON ST	1,996	2021	$372,419	$217,564	$154,855	71.2%	$3,082
1XXX N BROADWAY ST	1,643	2008	$333,792	$179,087	$154,705	86.4%	$3,079
5XX BLANCH RD	2,613	2018	$435,400	$284,817	$150,583	52.9%	$2,997
5XX AVENUE D	3,535	2021	$532,961	$385,315	$147,646	38.3%	$2,938
1XX BARNETT RD	2,685	2013	$437,129	$292,665	$144,464	49.4%	$2,875
2XXXX HWY 90	3,162	2024	$486,411	$344,658	$141,753	41.1%	$2,821
5XX BLANCH RD	1,584	1998	$313,721	$172,656	$141,065	81.7%	$2,807
1XXX LINZAY ST	3,629	2010	$531,199	$395,561	$135,638	34.3%	$2,699
9XX HWY 90	1,905	1962	$340,737	$207,645	$133,092	64.1%	$2,649
3XX AVENUE D	2,306	2016	$379,044	$251,354	$127,690	50.8%	$2,541
2XX W MAIN AVE	1,875	2021	$321,646	$204,375	$117,271	57.4%	$2,334
1XXX BROADWAY ST	2,236	1998	$355,531	$243,724	$111,807	45.9%	$2,225
4XX BENOIT AVE	2,382	2005	$369,918	$259,638	$110,280	42.5%	$2,195
1XX SOUTH AVE	2,242	2015	$351,948	$244,378	$107,570	44%	$2,141
4XX W WASHINGTON AVE	1,892	1990	$313,354	$206,228	$107,126	51.9%	$2,132
1XXX LINZAY ST	1,767	2005	$299,669	$192,603	$107,066	55.6%	$2,131
3XX GALVESTON ST	2,501	2022	$379,154	$272,609	$106,545	39.1%	$2,120
2XX W MAIN AVE	1,947	2020	$317,130	$212,223	$104,907	49.4%	$2,088
1XXXX WESTBURY RD	3,397	1978	$474,990	$370,273	$104,717	28.3%	$2,084
6XX W RAILROAD AVE	1,760	2010	$296,545	$191,840	$104,705	54.6%	$2,084
2XX W MAIN AVE	1,898	2020	$309,094	$206,882	$102,212	49.4%	$2,034

Data: HCAD public records, Jefferson County, ZIP 77613. 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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