Home address: 3700 N Hideaway

2021 Taxable Value: $1,421,141

Recent Sales Price: $800,000 – Over-taxed by 78%

Appraisal district errors in setting assessed values cause Travis County owners to pay extra taxes. Most market value protests are successful, typically saving the owner hundreds or thousands of dollars. You can reduce your property taxes with an unequal appraisal appeal. Property tax appeals are often won with a smile and a bit of data.

Property owners are sometimes reluctant to protest their property taxes because the believe the appeal process is difficult.  It is not difficult and 60 to 80% of owners who appeal are successful. It is impossible for 2,272 Texas appraisal district appraisers to track physical condition and value for over 20 million properties. Appraisal districts are willing to settle property tax appeals because they realize their values are not precise. Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15th annually.  Protest even if you do not receive a value notice.