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.

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What percent of homes in ZIP 76528 are overassessed?

19.8% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 76528 (35 of 177 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 Gatesville ZIP 76528?

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.

Bell County · Gatesville

ZIP 76528 property tax overassessment report

19.8% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 76528 (35 of 177 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $43,162.

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177

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

19.8%

$57,359

Avg overage / home

$215,608

Typical value

~$120/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 76528

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
3XXX SOUTHLAKE DR	6,115	2013	$1,494,581	$733,800	$760,781	103.7%	$15,140
6XXX BLAND MOUNTAIN RD	2,909	1984	$820,598	$349,080	$471,518	135.1%	$9,383
8XXX OWL CREEK PARK RD	3,239	2022	$721,918	$388,680	$333,238	85.7%	$6,631
7XXX OWL CREEK PARK RD	1,830	2020	$488,766	$219,600	$269,166	122.6%	$5,356
7XX GOLDEN EAGLE DR	2,386	2025	$492,556	$286,320	$206,236	72%	$4,104
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	1,926	2022	$435,243	$231,120	$204,123	88.3%	$4,062
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,137	2022	$455,112	$256,440	$198,672	77.5%	$3,954
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,137	2025	$452,670	$256,440	$196,230	76.5%	$3,905
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,167	2022	$452,420	$260,040	$192,380	74%	$3,828
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,267	2025	$463,308	$272,040	$191,268	70.3%	$3,806
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,226	2024	$457,966	$267,120	$190,846	71.4%	$3,798
2XX CREEK PLUM LN	1,942	2024	$423,649	$233,040	$190,609	81.8%	$3,793
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,338	2025	$467,849	$280,560	$187,289	66.8%	$3,727
0 KELLY HERRING LN	2,632	2025	$503,124	$315,840	$187,284	59.3%	$3,727
1XXX WINCHESTER DR	2,446	2022	$478,697	$293,520	$185,177	63.1%	$3,685
6XX EAGLE CREST DR	1,866	2024	$406,735	$223,920	$182,815	81.6%	$3,638
7XXX OWL CREEK PARK RD	3,819	2024	$620,226	$458,280	$161,946	35.3%	$3,223
6XXX BLAND MOUNTAIN RD	1,503	1991	$340,198	$180,360	$159,838	88.6%	$3,181
1XXXX OWL CREEK RD	1,750	2015	$364,302	$210,000	$154,302	73.5%	$3,071
2XXX EDNA LN	2,165	2025	$408,908	$259,800	$149,108	57.4%	$2,967
2XXX EDNA LN	2,322	2025	$423,359	$278,640	$144,719	51.9%	$2,880
3XXX WICKER DR	2,714	2017	$453,816	$325,680	$128,136	39.3%	$2,550
6XXX OWL CREEK PARK RD	1,890	2007	$337,137	$226,800	$110,337	48.6%	$2,196
7XXX OWL CREEK PARK RD	480	2018	$155,774	$57,600	$98,174	170.4%	$1,954
1XXXX HARBOR DR	999	2018	$214,967	$119,880	$95,087	79.3%	$1,892

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76528. 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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