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 78238 are overassessed?

23.2% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78238 (1,189 of 5,123 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 Killeen ZIP 78238?

File a Notice of Protest with BCAD 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.

Bexar County · Killeen

ZIP 78238 property tax overassessment report

23.2% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78238 (1,189 of 5,123 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $689,875.

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5,123

Homes in ZIP

1,189

Flagged as overassessed

23.2%

$26,986

Avg overage / home

$237,838

Typical value

~$154/sqft

Bexar County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 78238

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
2XX GEDDINGTON	5,301	2005	$1,468,000	$816,354	$651,646	79.8%	$12,837
5XXX FLIPPER DR	1,245	2011	$817,840	$191,730	$626,110	326.6%	$12,334
9 CHAMPIONS WAY	5,290	2006	$1,439,440	$814,660	$624,780	76.7%	$12,308
2XX CHAMPION HVN	6,300	2004	$1,320,700	$970,200	$350,500	36.1%	$6,905
2XXXX OAK BROOK WAY	4,273	2005	$928,560	$658,042	$270,518	41.1%	$5,329
6XXX ATTUCKS LN	1,245	2012	$435,360	$191,730	$243,630	127.1%	$4,800
6XXX SAWYER RD	1,100	1980	$407,140	$169,400	$237,740	140.3%	$4,683
6XXX SAWYER RD	1,903	2010	$494,170	$293,062	$201,108	68.6%	$3,962
7XX SW 40TH ST	716	1948	$304,180	$110,264	$193,916	175.9%	$3,820
6XXX SAWYER RD	1,485	1950	$401,900	$228,690	$173,210	75.7%	$3,412
1XXXX RAFTER S TRL	3,851	1999	$759,000	$593,054	$165,946	28%	$3,269
1XXXX SCENIC HILLS DR	2,707	2007	$582,370	$416,878	$165,492	39.7%	$3,260
6XXX SAWYER RD	1,010	1940	$315,200	$155,540	$159,660	102.6%	$3,145
6XXX SAWYER RD	1,977	2008	$464,100	$304,458	$159,642	52.4%	$3,145
1XXXX MESA POINT DR	2,028	1996	$465,370	$312,312	$153,058	49%	$3,015
2XXXX MASON PASS	2,664	2018	$554,010	$410,256	$143,754	35%	$2,832
3XXX SW MILITARY DR	1,390	1950	$356,000	$214,060	$141,940	66.3%	$2,796
5XXX MOON DANCE ST	1,505	1968	$356,970	$231,770	$125,200	54%	$2,466
4XXX TIMBERHILL	1,900	2019	$414,740	$292,600	$122,140	41.7%	$2,406
2XXX TOWN CLIFF ST	1,573	2014	$353,800	$242,242	$111,558	46.1%	$2,198
8XXX NICHOLS RIM	3,220	2012	$605,730	$495,880	$109,850	22.2%	$2,164
9XXX MELLBROOK ST	4,134	1976	$745,000	$636,636	$108,364	17%	$2,135
5XXX LOST LN	2,368	1970	$470,050	$364,672	$105,378	28.9%	$2,076
5XXX BLACKBERRY DR	3,035	2012	$571,340	$467,390	$103,950	22.2%	$2,048
1XX NEW HAVEN DR	1,006	1947	$257,830	$154,924	$102,906	66.4%	$2,027

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 78238. 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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