Downs & French area, Temple 76501

CAD Neighborhood RTB04OTTG

Property tax protest data for the Downs & French area, Temple 76501 (Neighborhood RTB04OTTG) in Bell County. 172 homes, $89/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 172 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
172
Median assessment
$89/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

172 homes in this area were assessed at a median $89/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 172 others in Downs & French 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
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
Attas & Brewster area, Killeen 76541 169 $87 -$1.1
Ave I & Ave J area, Killeen 76541 98 $91 +$2.2
Poage & Williamson area, Killeen 76541 24 $85 -$4.0
Honor area, Temple 76501 25 $85 -$4.0
Hilliard & Westcliff area, Killeen 76543 26 $93 +$4.2

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Downs & French area, Temple 76501.

Top flagged properties in Downs & French area, Temple 76501

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
813 E FRENCH AVE 72% $152 $1,264
802 E ELM AVE 69% $150 $1,877
607 N 16TH ST 64% $145 $1,771
901 E ELM AVE 63% $144 $866
808 E BARTON AVE 60% $142 $1,823

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.