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 78259 are overassessed?

18.3% of homes in Belton ZIP 78259 (1,656 of 9,051 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 Belton ZIP 78259?

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 · Belton

ZIP 78259 property tax overassessment report

18.3% of homes in Belton ZIP 78259 (1,656 of 9,051 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,538,868.

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9,051

Homes in ZIP

1,656

Flagged as overassessed

18.3%

$43,221

Avg overage / home

$420,951

Typical value

~$170/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 78259

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 WELLESLEY WOOD	6,158	2023	$2,643,470	$1,046,860	$1,596,610	152.5%	$31,453
1XXXX REDLAND RD	3,589	1974	$1,748,710	$610,130	$1,138,580	186.6%	$22,430
3XXX MENGER	3,395	2016	$1,491,180	$577,150	$914,030	158.4%	$18,006
2XXXX BLANCO RD	3,822	1993	$1,415,490	$649,740	$765,750	117.9%	$15,085
3XXX MENGER	5,718	1996	$1,700,000	$972,060	$727,940	74.9%	$14,340
2X ARNOLD PALMER	8,005	1998	$2,042,710	$1,360,850	$681,860	50.1%	$13,433
3XXX MENGER	4,042	2022	$1,300,000	$687,140	$612,860	89.2%	$12,073
3XXX BECKWOOD DR	4,034	2023	$1,285,920	$685,780	$600,140	87.5%	$11,823
1X HIGHGATE DR	4,839	2008	$1,408,710	$822,630	$586,080	71.2%	$11,546
3XXX MENGER	4,200	1992	$1,240,000	$714,000	$526,000	73.7%	$10,362
2XXXX FOSSIL PEAK	4,290	2008	$1,198,000	$729,300	$468,700	64.3%	$9,233
2XXXX LOMA VW W	2,518	1968	$891,710	$428,060	$463,650	108.3%	$9,134
2XXXX ROAN CHASE	5,216	2014	$1,341,680	$886,720	$454,960	51.3%	$8,963
2XXXX ROAN BLF	4,200	2003	$1,166,680	$714,000	$452,680	63.4%	$8,918
3XXX SINGLE PEAK	6,117	1994	$1,447,830	$1,039,890	$407,940	39.2%	$8,036
2X HARBISON	4,833	2000	$1,216,580	$821,610	$394,970	48.1%	$7,781
4XXX MENGER	3,315	2000	$953,940	$563,550	$390,390	69.3%	$7,691
2XXXX ROAN FRST	4,011	2003	$1,056,020	$681,870	$374,150	54.9%	$7,371
3XXX MENGER	2,138	1967	$735,270	$363,460	$371,810	102.3%	$7,325
2XXXX PLAYER OAKS	4,500	2000	$1,135,000	$765,000	$370,000	48.4%	$7,289
2XXXX ANGOSTURA BLVD	3,707	2006	$998,710	$630,190	$368,520	58.5%	$7,260
2XXXX ROAN BLF	3,213	2006	$893,520	$546,210	$347,310	63.6%	$6,842
4XXX LAURIE MICHELLE RD	3,424	1999	$925,400	$582,080	$343,320	59%	$6,763
2XXXX ROAN BLF	3,282	2004	$885,000	$557,940	$327,060	58.6%	$6,443
3XXX SUMMIT CIR	3,201	1992	$865,089	$544,170	$320,919	59%	$6,322

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 78259. 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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