What is a property tax appeal?

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

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32059 are overassessed?

31% of homes in Lee ZIP 32059 (262 of 844 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Lee ZIP 32059?

File Form DR-486 with the Madison County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

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ZIP 32059 property tax overassessment report

31% of homes in Lee ZIP 32059 (262 of 844 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $149,032.

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844

Homes in ZIP

262

Flagged as overassessed

31%

$66,142

Avg overage / home

$159,832

Typical value

~$96/sqft

Your Madison County deadline

TRIM mailing: Mid-August 2026 · VAB petition due: 25 days after TRIM mailing (typically mid-September 2026)

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32059

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
7XXX E US HWY 90	2,623	2022	$724,674	$251,808	$472,866	187.8%	$4,067
5XX NE CACTUS AVE	4,606	2009	$845,357	$442,176	$403,181	91.2%	$3,467
1XXXX S CR 53	3,773	2021	$745,473	$362,208	$383,265	105.8%	$3,296
9XXX E US HWY 90	1,999	1960	$529,528	$191,904	$337,624	175.9%	$2,904
1XXX NE CR 255	2,759	2006	$522,591	$264,864	$257,727	97.3%	$2,216
7XX NE GOOSEBERRY ST	3,571	2009	$563,259	$342,816	$220,443	64.3%	$1,896
9XX NE WITHLA BLUFFS WAY	2,720	1997	$467,866	$261,120	$206,746	79.2%	$1,778
1XX NE LYDEE WAY	3,047	2021	$482,633	$292,512	$190,121	65%	$1,635
2XXX NE JUNIPER DR	2,836	2008	$458,248	$272,256	$185,992	68.3%	$1,600
1XXX NE CR 255	2,705	2002	$445,366	$259,680	$185,686	71.5%	$1,597
1XXX NE WITHLA BLUFFS WAY	2,462	1996	$416,332	$236,352	$179,980	76.1%	$1,548
3XX SE PINEBROOK ST	1,800	2023	$345,298	$172,800	$172,498	99.8%	$1,483
9XXX SE CR 255	2,266	2015	$384,953	$217,536	$167,417	77%	$1,440
5XX NE GLADIOLI DR	3,124	2006	$459,992	$299,904	$160,088	53.4%	$1,377
1XXXX E US HWY 90	2,872	2007	$428,924	$275,712	$153,212	55.6%	$1,318
9XX SE MIDWAY CHURCH RD	1,813	2019	$325,553	$174,048	$151,505	87%	$1,303
6XX NE WITHLA BLUFFS WAY	2,658	2007	$405,237	$255,168	$150,069	58.8%	$1,291
8XXX SE RIVER RD	2,984	2011	$431,867	$286,464	$145,403	50.8%	$1,250
9XX SE CORINTH CHURCH RD	3,712	1969	$501,625	$356,352	$145,273	40.8%	$1,249
1XXX NE WITHLA BLUFFS WAY	396	2019	$179,050	$38,016	$141,034	371%	$1,213
3XX NE CATNIP WAY	2,065	2019	$339,140	$198,240	$140,900	71.1%	$1,212
1XX NE COREOPSIS TRL	2,387	2022	$366,792	$229,152	$137,640	60.1%	$1,184
1XXX NE WITHLA BLUFFS WAY	2,068	1999	$334,411	$198,528	$135,883	68.4%	$1,169
8XXX SE RIVER RD	1,640	2020	$291,040	$157,440	$133,600	84.9%	$1,149
6XX NE MADISON BLUFFS WAY	2,049	2003	$326,591	$196,704	$129,887	66%	$1,117

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Madison County, ZIP 32059. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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