What is a property tax appeal?

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

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas, and you can protest again every year. Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

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What percent of homes in ZIP 76501 are overassessed?

31.8% of homes in Salado ZIP 76501 (1,325 of 4,166 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Salado ZIP 76501?

File a Notice of Protest with Bell CAD by May 15 each year. Bring 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area to your ARB hearing. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

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ZIP 76501 property tax overassessment report

31.8% of homes in Salado ZIP 76501 (1,325 of 4,166 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,246,133.

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4,166

Homes in ZIP

1,325

Flagged as overassessed

31.8%

$43,743

Avg overage / home

$203,271

Typical value

~$125/sqft

Bell County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

Next: Bell CAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76501

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
0 LAKEVIEW DR	5,292	2015	$1,702,826	$661,500	$1,041,326	157.4%	$20,722
1XXX 11TH ST	7,633	1911	$1,627,821	$954,125	$673,696	70.6%	$13,407
2XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,593	2010	$950,766	$324,125	$626,641	193.3%	$12,470
4XX CALLAHAN LOOP	3,006	2011	$993,022	$375,750	$617,272	164.3%	$12,284
5XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,869	2010	$886,357	$358,625	$527,732	147.2%	$10,502
3XXX CAMP CREEK RD	3,028	2023	$904,866	$378,500	$526,366	139.1%	$10,475
5XXX WILDFLOWER LN	5,335	2011	$1,184,569	$666,875	$517,694	77.6%	$10,302
2XX CALLAHAN LOOP	3,918	2010	$1,005,138	$489,750	$515,388	105.2%	$10,256
3XXX STONE RD	2,174	2013	$756,762	$271,750	$485,012	178.5%	$9,652
3XXX CAMP CREEK RD	2,908	2022	$847,170	$363,500	$483,670	133.1%	$9,625
1XXXX FM 3117	2,854	2025	$835,835	$356,750	$479,085	134.3%	$9,534
1XXXX FM 2904	2,686	2002	$812,892	$335,750	$477,142	142.1%	$9,495
1XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,600	2013	$799,000	$325,000	$474,000	145.8%	$9,433
9XX STONE RD	2,753	2024	$817,227	$344,125	$473,102	137.5%	$9,415
3XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,961	2021	$839,824	$370,125	$469,699	126.9%	$9,347
4XXX LITTLE FLOCK RD	3,673	2003	$923,684	$459,125	$464,559	101.2%	$9,245
6XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,441	2013	$765,703	$305,125	$460,578	150.9%	$9,166
3XX CALLAHAN LOOP	3,146	2007	$851,727	$393,250	$458,477	116.6%	$9,124
1XXXX PRITCHARD RD	3,546	1983	$892,129	$443,250	$448,879	101.3%	$8,933
8XXX WEDEL CEMETERY RD	2,620	1975	$773,606	$327,500	$446,106	136.2%	$8,878
6XX CALLAHAN LOOP	3,894	2008	$929,171	$486,750	$442,421	90.9%	$8,804
3XX SEATON RD	2,750	2019	$785,000	$343,750	$441,250	128.4%	$8,781
9XXX STRINGTOWN RD	2,471	1994	$740,599	$308,875	$431,724	139.8%	$8,591
3XXX SOUTHLAKE DR	2,739	2003	$769,041	$342,375	$426,666	124.6%	$8,491
3XX CALLAHAN LOOP	2,730	2011	$762,094	$341,250	$420,844	123.3%	$8,375

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76501. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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