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 79938 are overassessed?

6.8% of homes in Killeen ZIP 79938 (4 of 59 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 79938?

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 79938 property tax overassessment report

6.8% of homes in Killeen ZIP 79938 (4 of 59 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,593.

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Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

6.8%

$30,158

Avg overage / home

$226,763

Typical value

~$140/sqft

Bexar County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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Top 16 most overassessed homes in 79938

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
3XX ELMHURST AVE	1,256	1935	$393,800	$175,840	$217,960	124%	$4,294
2XX PENDLETON AVE	1,416	2018	$325,330	$198,240	$127,090	64.1%	$2,504
9XXX BENDING CRST	883	1998	$184,960	$123,620	$61,340	49.6%	$1,208
5XXX BAFFIN LN	1,461	2020	$264,327	$204,540	$59,787	29.2%	$1,178
8XX POINSETTIA	1,679	2021	$294,420	$235,060	$59,360	25.3%	$1,169
1XX REICHERT ST	1,446	2021	$254,160	$202,440	$51,720	25.5%	$1,019
9XXX MAIDENSTONE DR	1,561	1987	$265,730	$218,540	$47,190	21.6%	$930
1XXXX EDGECREST DR	1,138	1968	$200,000	$159,320	$40,680	25.5%	$801
5XXX TREE VIEW ST	1,068	2001	$190,000	$149,520	$40,480	27.1%	$797
6XXX VILLAGE ARBOR	1,552	1985	$246,000	$217,280	$28,720	13.2%	$566
6XXX RUFFLED GROUSE	1,656	2006	$259,050	$231,840	$27,210	11.7%	$536
4XXX HUNTERS GLN	1,081	1966	$177,000	$151,340	$25,660	17%	$506
4XXX SUN GATE ST	968	1967	$157,500	$135,520	$21,980	16.2%	$433
6XXX RIDGE GLADE ST	1,268	1983	$198,000	$177,520	$20,480	11.5%	$403
1XX LOST FOREST ST	1,161	1970	$182,000	$162,540	$19,460	12%	$383
4XX W LINDBERGH BLVD	977	1960	$155,000	$136,780	$18,220	13.3%	$359

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 79938. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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