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?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $99, one time, for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. You keep 100% of your savings every year. Ownwell keeps a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save and O'Connor keeps about half, meaning a $2,461 reduction costs you roughly $615-$1,230 every year forever. We charge $99 once and keep nothing.

What percent of homes in ZIP 78261 are overassessed?

18.3% of homes in Morgans Point Resort ZIP 78261 (1,773 of 9,676 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 Morgans Point Resort ZIP 78261?

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 · Morgans Point Resort

ZIP 78261 property tax overassessment report

18.3% of homes in Morgans Point Resort ZIP 78261 (1,773 of 9,676 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,493,604.

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9,676

Homes in ZIP

1,773

Flagged as overassessed

18.3%

$65,415

Avg overage / home

$500,911

Typical value

~$184/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 78261

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 EL CHAMIZAL	6,306	2019	$2,398,000	$1,160,304	$1,237,696	106.7%	$24,383
4XXX WILDERNESS RDG	5,828	2014	$2,083,870	$1,072,352	$1,011,518	94.3%	$19,927
1X REYNOSA	7,494	2006	$2,389,780	$1,378,896	$1,010,884	73.3%	$19,914
2XXXX VERDE MOUNTAIN TRL	4,728	2016	$1,844,270	$869,952	$974,318	112%	$19,194
2XXXX WILDERNESS PAW	5,644	2007	$2,000,000	$1,038,496	$961,504	92.6%	$18,942
2XXXX WILDERNESS CV	6,345	2007	$2,085,460	$1,167,480	$917,980	78.6%	$18,084
1X LA PARADA	5,510	2001	$1,849,000	$1,013,840	$835,160	82.4%	$16,453
4XXX SOTOL LN	2,828	2010	$1,340,570	$520,352	$820,218	157.6%	$16,158
2XXXX WILDERNESS CV	4,870	2008	$1,685,750	$896,080	$789,670	88.1%	$15,556
2XXXX WILDERNESS CV	3,464	2006	$1,425,130	$637,376	$787,754	123.6%	$15,519
2XXXX OSCEOLA BLF	5,449	2017	$1,790,250	$1,002,616	$787,634	78.6%	$15,516
2XXXX VERDE MOUNTAIN TRL	4,148	2021	$1,527,980	$763,232	$764,748	100.2%	$15,066
2XXXX FOSSIL PEAK	5,603	2007	$1,774,330	$1,030,952	$743,378	72.1%	$14,645
2XXXX FOSSIL PEAK	3,599	2005	$1,404,000	$662,216	$741,784	112%	$14,613
2XXXX FOSSIL PEAK	6,292	2011	$1,899,000	$1,157,728	$741,272	64%	$14,603
2XXXX WILDERNESS CV	3,794	2006	$1,430,240	$698,096	$732,144	104.9%	$14,423
5X SENDERO VERDE	5,844	2012	$1,800,000	$1,075,296	$724,704	67.4%	$14,277
2XXXX VERDE MOUNTAIN TRL	4,929	2004	$1,631,360	$906,936	$724,424	79.9%	$14,271
9X SENDERO VERDE	5,986	2011	$1,820,000	$1,101,424	$718,576	65.2%	$14,156
2XXXX RIATA CIR	4,819	2011	$1,598,780	$886,696	$712,084	80.3%	$14,028
3XXX SMITHSON RIDGE RD	5,769	2014	$1,773,446	$1,061,496	$711,950	67.1%	$14,025
3XXX SMITHSON RIDGE	4,931	2022	$1,617,000	$907,304	$709,696	78.2%	$13,981
3XXX WILDERNESS ELM	5,555	2014	$1,728,000	$1,022,120	$705,880	69.1%	$13,906
1XX LA ESCALERA	4,356	2012	$1,500,000	$801,504	$698,496	87.1%	$13,760
3XXX SMITHSON RIDGE	4,758	2020	$1,564,500	$875,472	$689,028	78.7%	$13,574

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 78261. 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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