Is Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Bell County data shows 51 homes in this neighborhood group. 79% protest success rate. 28,173 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use Bell CAD Online Protest, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513 — Bell County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513 (Neighborhood RBC05RPLO) in Bell County. 51 homes, $160/sqft median.

What this means for your property

51 homes in this area were assessed at a median $160/sqft. With a 79% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for Bell CAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with Bell CAD (online via Bell CAD Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Bell County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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See how your home compares to 51 others in Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Bell County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step Bell CAD Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Bell County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Monte Verde & Llano Alto area, Temple 76504	35	$160 same	—
Airville & Fm 3369 area, Temple 76501	10	$160 same	—
Wild Wood & Abbey Ridge area, Temple 76504	145	$159 -$0.6	—
Stratford & Danbury area, Temple 76502	155	$160 +$0.7	—
Deer Field Way & Iron Jacket area, Harker Heights 76548	146	$159 -$0.8	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513.

Top flagged properties in Pecos & Red River area, Belton 76513

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
520 RED RIVER RD	31%	$209	$2,185
513 NECHES DR	17%	$186	$987
506 NECHES DR	15%	$184	$1,129

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.