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Houston Heights — Are you overpaying property tax?
Inner-loop historic neighbourhoods with the highest assessed $/sqft in the Phase 0 set. Older homes vary widely in condition, so the estimator flags condition as a factor the median alone cannot capture.
Neighbourhood median · Houston Heights
$269.68 per sq ft
24,304 homes in sample · Computed from the HCAD bulk roll (2026-10)
| ZIP | Median $/sqft | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 77008 | $284.33 | 13,170 |
| 77009 | $253.67 | 11,134 |
What unequal appraisal means: Under Texas Tax Code §41.43(b)(3), your home is unequally appraised if its appraised value is greater than the median appraised value of a reasonable number of comparable properties, appropriately adjusted. The median above is the starting point — a strong evidence pack uses comps from your own subdivision and street, adjusted for size, age, and condition.
2027 protest deadline
Monday, May 17, 2027. May 15, 2027 is a Saturday, so the deadline moves to the next business day under §1.06. This date is derived from statute — HCAD has not published its 2027 notice yet; confirm it against your notice when it arrives (~April 2027).
Illustrative estimate only — not legal, tax, or appraisal advice. No outcome is guaranteed, and the Appraisal Review Board can raise your value. Verify all figures against your HCAD notice.