Property Tax Analysis · Harris County, TX · Tax Year 2026
4011 ELM CREST TRL
HOUSTON, TX 77059
TAX YEAR 2026 · HCAD
Verdict · Your Property Tax May Be Too High
~$55,528
above the neighborhood median assessed value for 2,976-sqft homes in 77059.
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The evidence
This parcel is assessed at $168.22/sqft. The median for comparable homes in 77059 is $149.56/sqft — 12% above the neighborhood comp set.
FIG. 01 · $/SQFT DISTRIBUTION · 77059 · N=5,954
SOURCE: HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT · 2026 ROLLS
What it means
In plain terms: your home is assessed higher than comparable nearby homes, which means your annual property tax bill is likely higher than it should be. You have the right to challenge it.
Texas Tax Code §41.43(b)(3) lets homeowners protest on grounds of unequal appraisal — an assessment materially higher than comparable properties. This is a right, not a favor. HCAD is required to appraise residential properties at 100% of market value; when your assessed value per square foot is meaningfully higher than your neighbors', you're paying more than your fair share.
The deadline
May 15, 2026
26 days leftThe Harris County protest window is open. Ownwell files ahead of the deadline on your behalf, or you can file yourself for free.
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