Shoemaker & Ruiz area, Killeen 76543

CAD Neighborhood RKC05CMHL

Property tax protest data for the Shoemaker & Ruiz area, Killeen 76543 (Neighborhood RKC05CMHL) in Bell County. 351 homes, $126/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 351 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$11,889
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
79%
Based on 28,173 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
351
Median assessment
$126/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

351 homes in this area were assessed at a median $126/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 351 others in Shoemaker & Ruiz area, Killeen 76543

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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
In Bell County, 28,173 property owners protested last year. 79% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Bell County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
35th & 33rd area, Temple 76504 291 $126 same
Cattail & Mustang area, Harker Heights 76548 402 $126 same
Orts & Price area, Killeen 76542 342 $126 same
Royal & Thompson area, Temple 76501 69 $126 same
Maid Marian & Sherwood Forest area, Killeen 76549 98 $126 same

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Shoemaker & Ruiz area, Killeen 76543.

Top flagged properties in Shoemaker & Ruiz area, Killeen 76543

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2613 HIDDEN VALLEY DR 36% $170 $1,233
2506 HIDDEN VALLEY DR 31% $165 $898
2406 KIRK CIR 25% $157 $666
2604 LAKE RD 23% $154 $734
2405 KIRK CIR 22% $153 $659

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.