Montgomery County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by 36%!

The house at 16637 E Lynbrook, Montgomery, 77316 sold for $144,000 in February 2020.  Montgomery County Appraisal District valued this property at $196,050 for the 2020 property tax year.

The owner will pay an extra $1,405(2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them.

The first step for home owners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence.  It does not appear the home at 16637 E Lynbrook, Montgomery, 77316 is the primary residence.  The do have their homestead exemption.

Montgomery County Appraisal District reports this 1,433 square foot house was built in 2009 and is located on a 4,200 square foot lot.

Because the property is  more than 25% over-taxed, it qualifies for a substantial error protest if a routine protest was not filed.

If you know the owners of the house at 16637 E Lynbrook, Montgomery, 77316 please encourage them to file a property tax protest.  Even if they missed the May 15 protest deadline, they can still file a substantial error protest.  In many cases, if they provide the appraisal district with a copy of the closing statement, they will correct the value.

Just for filing a form with a copy of the closing statement the owner can save $1,405.

Montgomery County property tax information:  Montgomery County Appraisal District

Montgomery County property tax info: Binding arbitration