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 78414 are overassessed?

21.7% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 78414 (3,279 of 15,142 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 78414?

File a Notice of Protest with Nueces 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.

Nueces County · Gatesville

ZIP 78414 property tax overassessment report

21.7% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 78414 (3,279 of 15,142 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,399,826.

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15,142

Homes in ZIP

3,279

Flagged as overassessed

21.7%

$48,225

Avg overage / home

$348,844

Typical value

~$172/sqft

Nueces County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 78414

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
8XXX KING RIVER CT	5,391	2018	$1,630,608	$927,252	$703,356	75.9%	$14,348
8XXX KING RANCH DR	4,109	2000	$1,319,447	$706,748	$612,699	86.7%	$12,499
6XXX YORKTOWN BLVD	4,306	2007	$1,324,972	$740,632	$584,340	78.9%	$11,921
7XXX TERRIER ST	1,472	1975	$810,297	$253,184	$557,113	220%	$11,365
8XXX GREEN JAY CT	4,353	2019	$1,265,927	$748,716	$517,211	69.1%	$10,551
6XXX S OSO PKWY	3,350	2020	$1,059,490	$576,200	$483,290	83.9%	$9,859
8XXX KING RANCH DR	4,500	2013	$1,252,792	$774,000	$478,792	61.9%	$9,767
8XXX KING RANCH DR	3,890	2014	$1,134,829	$669,080	$465,749	69.6%	$9,501
5XXX S OSO PKWY	3,704	2014	$1,090,198	$637,088	$453,110	71.1%	$9,243
8XXX BLUE INDIGO CT	3,133	2020	$984,054	$538,876	$445,178	82.6%	$9,082
8XXX KING RANCH DR	2,936	2019	$944,772	$504,992	$439,780	87.1%	$8,972
6XXX SUNSET TRAIL CT	3,798	2024	$1,090,431	$653,256	$437,175	66.9%	$8,918
6XXX SUNSET TRAIL CT	4,303	2022	$1,172,807	$740,116	$432,691	58.5%	$8,827
8XXX KING RANCH DR	4,980	2021	$1,283,830	$856,560	$427,270	49.9%	$8,716
8XXX KING RANCH DR	3,803	2016	$1,081,009	$654,116	$426,893	65.3%	$8,709
6XXX SUNSET TRAIL CT	4,807	2022	$1,252,201	$826,804	$425,397	51.5%	$8,678
6XXX S OSO PKWY	3,384	2019	$991,734	$582,048	$409,686	70.4%	$8,358
8XXX KING RANCH DR	4,351	2019	$1,157,086	$748,372	$408,714	54.6%	$8,338
6XXX JAKES WAKE RUN	4,291	2008	$1,143,007	$738,052	$404,955	54.9%	$8,261
8XXX KING RANCH DR	3,628	2016	$1,024,852	$624,016	$400,836	64.2%	$8,177
8XXX KING RANCH DR	4,943	2013	$1,248,198	$850,196	$398,002	46.8%	$8,119
8XXX KING RIVER CT	4,217	2019	$1,112,275	$725,324	$386,951	53.3%	$7,894
8XXX KING RANCH DR	3,388	2013	$969,608	$582,736	$386,872	66.4%	$7,892
7XXX WOOLDRIDGE RD	3,237	1980	$942,143	$556,764	$385,379	69.2%	$7,862
8XXX BLUE INDIGO CT	3,500	2021	$983,952	$602,000	$381,952	63.4%	$7,792

Data: HCAD public records, Nueces County, ZIP 78414. 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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