Surfside, Texas · public appraisal records
Are you overpaying property taxes in Surfside?
We analyzed 1,029 homes in Surfside, Texas against comparable homes in the same ZIP. About 80.4% are assessed more than 15% above the typical comparable home, an estimated $4K a year each in property-tax overpayment. Is yours one of them?
That's 46.2 points higher than the 34.2% average across the 114 Texas cities we analyzed, Surfside ranks #2 of 114 for over-assessment.
Where over-assessment clusters in Surfside
Streets in Surfside with the most homes assessed above comparable homes nearby. We show the street and a count only, never a specific address or owner. Enter your address below to see if yours is one of them.
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We compared every single-family home in Surfside to the median comparable home in the same ZIP, using public assessment rolls, and counted a home as over-assessed when it sits more than 15% above that median. This is a city-level screen, it shows where over-assessment is common, not whether any specific home is over-assessed. See the full nationwide methodology and ranking. Data as of July 2026.
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Frequently asked
How many homes in Surfside, Texas are over-assessed?
About 80.4% of single-family homes in Surfside, roughly 827 of the 1,029 we analyzed, are assessed more than 15% above the typical comparable home in the same ZIP. That's 46.2 points higher than the 34.2% average across the 114 Texas cities we analyzed, Surfside ranks #2 of 114 for over-assessment. The average over-assessed home in Surfside sits about 112.6% above its comparables, an estimated $4K a year in property-tax overpayment.
Which streets in Surfside have the most over-assessed homes?
Among the homes we analyzed in Surfside, over-assessment clusters most on Bay Dr (33 homes), Byron Ave (14 homes), Abbott Ave (13 homes). We publish the street and a count only, never a specific address, enter your own address to see whether yours is assessed above comparable homes nearby.
How do I appeal my property taxes in Surfside?
Start with the deadline and appeal authority on your assessment notice. Grounds and procedures differ by jurisdiction. The $29 Texas DIY kit provides guidance, worksheets and an editable letter to help organize your evidence and filing plan. You gather evidence, complete official forms and file yourself. A property-specific $49 assessment report is a separate option where supported by available records.
Can I prepare outside the appeal window in Surfside?
Yes. Use the DIY kit to organize your assessment notice, check the property record for errors and plan the evidence you need. Confirm the next filing window with the authority on your notice. Preparation does not reopen a closed deadline or guarantee a reduction.
Does living in Surfside mean my home is over-assessed?
Not necessarily. This is a city-level screen built from public appraisal records, it shows where over-assessment is common, not whether your specific home is over-assessed. The only way to know is a per-home comparison against similar properties nearby, which our free address check does in about 30 seconds.