Is 2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Bell County data shows 78 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.

2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501 — Bell County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501 (Neighborhood RTB04DNCN) in Bell County. 78 homes, $102/sqft median.

What this means for your property

78 homes in this area were assessed at a median $102/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 78 others in 2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501

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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
Valley & Kern area, Killeen 76541	181	$101 same	—
36th & 38th area, Temple 76501	84	$101 same	—
Mary Jane & Surghnor area, Belton 76513	264	$101 same	—
Second & 1st area, Little River Academy 76554	95	$101 same	—
Sparks & 1st area, Belton 76513	19	$102 +$0.7	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501.

Top flagged properties in 2nd & 4th area, Temple 76501

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
718 N MAIN ST	73%	$176	$2,614
618 N MAIN ST	69%	$172	$9,698
612 N 6TH ST	58%	$160	$1,727
6 W FRENCH AVE	56%	$159	$8,980
716 N 6TH ST	51%	$154	$1,456

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.