Texas Property Tax Trends

  Home address:  6802 Winter Lake St 2021 Taxable Value:  $189,470 Recent Sales Price:  $98,500  – Over-taxed by 92% Bexar County property investors far too often pay excess property taxes. Protest market value, get a few comparable sales as evidence and you are very likely to reduce your property taxes. Unequal appraisal is a powerful tool to reduce property taxes, but many homeowners are not aware of it and don’t use it. Property tax appeals are often won with a smile and a bit of data. Owners are sometimes reluctant to protest property taxes due to a concern their value might be raised. One reason it is difficult for appraisal districts to correctly value homes is they are not homogenous.  Some have been remodeled and some haven’t. Appraisal districts aggressively settle appeals since they have only 65 days to settle most of the appeals. Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15 th  annually.  Protest even if y...

  Home address:  403 Lawndale Dr 2021 Taxable Value:  $477,559 Recent Sales Price:  $320,000  – Over-taxed by 49% Texas property owners can avoid paying excess property taxes by taking several basic steps. Either comparable sales or condition issues at your home are useful for a market value appeal of property taxes. An unequal appraisal appeal is easy to prepare.  Just find neighborhood homes with a lower level of assessment (per square foot).  Summarize the data in a table. Appraisal districts are generally very receptive to settling tax appeals at the informal hearing. Some property owners do not appeal due to a concern the appraisal district will want to inspect their house.  However, the appraisal district is MUCH too busy during the appeal season to even think about asking to inspect a property.  Assessors do not visit houses because of appeals. It is impossible for 2,272 Texas appraisal district appraisers to track physical condition a...

  Home address:  626 Richmondell Ave 2021 Taxable Value:  $216,320 Recent Sales Price:  $115,000  – Over-taxed by 88% Appraisal district errors in setting assessed values cause Dallas County owners to pay extra taxes. One option to reduce you property taxes is to protest the market value. Unequal appraisal appeals are valid when the assessment is below market value. Winning a property tax protest is easy.  Getting property owners to appeal is hard.  Only 10% of Texan home owners appeal their property taxes. Many owners intended to appeal but the May 15 th  date slipped by with no appeal.  If you want to appeal and it is slipping your mind, consider a consultant. Incorrect property data such as grade, effective year built, condition, etc lead to substantial errors in appraisal district values for houses. One reason appraisal districts are motivated to settle protests is to maintain goodwill with the community. Not appealing your property taxes...

  Ward County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   8%! The house at  1004 S Allen , Monahans, Texas, 79756  sold for  $131,000  in  February 2019 .  Ward County Appraisal District valued this property at  $141,900  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $294  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence.  It does appear the home  1004 S Allen , Monahans, Texas, 79756  is the primary residence.  They do not have their homestead exemption. Ward County Appraisal District reports this  2,711  square foot  house was built in  NULL  and is located on a  9,426  square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  1004 S...

  Parker County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  2238 Brandy Dr, Weatherford, Texas, 76087  sold for  $240,000  in  September 2019 .  Parker County Appraisal District valued this property at  $250,820  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $292  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home at  2238 Brandy Dr, Weatherford, Texas, 76087  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Parker County Appraisal District reports this  2,428 square foot  house was built in  2010  and is located on a  5,706  square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  2238 Brand...

  Hutchinson County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   6%! The house at  207 Loma Linda Ln, Borger, Texas, 79007  sold for  $316,000  in  January 2020.  Hutchinson County Appraisal District valued this property at  $334,780  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $507  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home at  207 Loma Linda Ln, Borger, Texas, 79007  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Hutchinson County Appraisal District reports this  4,861 square foot  house was built in  1996  and is located on a  13,861 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  207 Loma L...

  Palo Pinto County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  1216 Nw 3Rd Ave, Mineral Wells, Texas, 76067  sold for  $55,000  in  February 2019.  Palo Pinto County Appraisal District valued this property at  $57,680  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $72  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home  1216 Nw 3Rd Ave, Mineral Wells, Texas, 76067  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Palo Pinto County Appraisal District reports this  1,329 square foot  house was built in  Null  and is located on a  11,979 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of the  1...

  Aransas County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5 %! The house at  401 Cascades Dr, Rockport, 78382   sold for  $ 279 , 00 0  in April 2019.  Aransas County Appraisal District valued this property at  $ 291 , 56 0  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $ 339 (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for home owners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence.  It does not appear the home at  401 Cascades Dr, Rockport, 78382   is the primary residence.  They do have their homestead exemption. Aransas County Appraisal District reports this  2,433   square  foot house was built in  2001  and is located on a  12,676  square foot lot . If you know the o...

  San Jacinto County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by 5%! The house at  Fm 980 N, Oakhurst, 77359  sold for  $125,000  in  March   2019 . San Jacinto County Appraisal District valued this property at  $131,570  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $177  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for home owners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does not appear the house at  Fm 980 N, Oakhurst, 77359  is the primary residence. The do not have their homestead residence. San Jacinto County Appraisal District reports this  952 square foot  house was built in  1989  and is located on a  438,214 square foot lot . If you know the owners of the house at  Fm 980 N, Oakhurst, 77359...

  Hopkins County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  109 Michel Ln , Boerne, Texas, 78006  sold for  $130,750  in  January 2019 .  Hopkins County Appraisal District valued this property at  $137,160  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $173  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence.  It does not appear the home  109 Michel Ln , Boerne, Texas, 78006  is the primary residence.  They do have their homestead exemption. Hopkins County Appraisal District reports this  8,006 square foot  house was built in  1981  and is located on a  1 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  109 Michel Ln , ...

  Smith County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5% ! The house at  1624 Meadowlark Dr, Hideaway, Texas, 75771  sold for  $393,000  in  May 2019 . Smith County Appraisal District valued this property at  $410,748  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $479  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for home owners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the house at  1624 Meadowlark Dr, Hideaway, Texas, 75771  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Smith County Appraisal District reports this  2,539  square foot  house was built in  1998  and is located on a  45,041  square foot lot . If you know the owners of the house at  1624 ...

  Medina County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  1507 Pr 3702, San Antonio, Texas, 78253  sold for  $445,000  in  January 2019.  Medina County Appraisal District valued this property at  $465,570  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $555  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home  1507 Pr 3702, San Antonio, Texas, 78253  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Medina County Appraisal District reports this  3,463 square foot  house was built in  2011  and is located on a  65,776 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of the  1507 Pr 3702, San Ant...

  Coryell County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  203 Mesa Dr, Gatesville, Texas, 76528  sold for  $165,000  in  March   2019 .  Coryell County Appraisal District valued this property at  $172,490  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $202  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home at  203 Mesa Dr, Gatesville, Texas, 76528  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Coryell County Appraisal District reports this  2,316   square foot  house was built in  1983  and is located on a  21,432   square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  203...

  Kleberg County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   6%! The house at  1996 Laurel St, Kingsville, Texas, 78363  sold for  $172,000  in  April 2020 . Kleberg County Appraisal District valued this property at  $181,910  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $268  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence.  It does not appear the home  1996 Laurel St, Kingsville, Texas, 78363  is the primary residence.  They do have their homestead exemption. Kleberg County Appraisal District reports this  1,506 square foot  house was built in  2015  and is located on a  5,502 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of  1996 Laurel ...

  Grimes County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   6%! The house at  8388 Hickory Rd, Plantersville, Texas, 77363  sold for  $230,000  in  October 2019.  Grimes County Appraisal District valued this property at  $242,690  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $343  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home  8388 Hickory Rd, Plantersville, Texas, 77363  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Grimes County Appraisal District reports this  1,560 square foot  house was built in  1984  and is located on a  239,580 square foot  lot. If you know the owners of the  8388 Hicko...

  Wichita County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5% ! The house at  6210 Talon Trl, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76310  sold for  $244,900  in  February 2019.  Wichita County Appraisal District valued this property at  $255,938  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $298  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home  6210 Talon Trl, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76310  is the primary residence. They do have their homestead exemption. Wichita County Appraisal District reports this  1,832 square foot  house was built in  2017  and is located on a  9,457 square foot lot . If you know the owners of the house in  6210 ...

  Victoria County Appraisal District appears to have over-taxed this property by   5%! The house at  214 Wood Bridge, Victoria, Texas, 77904  sold for  $359,900  in  April 2019 .  Victoria County Appraisal District valued this property at  $377,960  for the 2020 property tax year. The owner will pay an extra  $488  (2.7% tax rate times amount over-valued) in property taxes, just for this year, unless they protest their property taxes or hire a property tax consultant to protest for them. The first step for homeowners is to obtain a homestead for their primary residence. It does appear the home at  214 Wood Bridge, Victoria, Texas, 77904  is the primary residence. They do not have their homestead exemption. Victoria County Appraisal District reports this  2,479   square foot  house was built in  2018  and is located on a  10,237   square foot  lot. If you know the owners of ...