Forest & Azalea area, Temple 76502

CAD Neighborhood RTC05OCAM

Property tax protest data for the Forest & Azalea area, Temple 76502 (Neighborhood RTC05OCAM) in Bell County. 116 homes, $136/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 116 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
116
Median assessment
$136/sqft
Avg: $140/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

116 homes in this area were assessed at a median $136/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 116 others in Forest & Azalea area, Temple 76502

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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
60th & Cartwright area, Killeen 76543 73 $136 same
Thoroughbred & Stallion area, Killeen 76549 298 $136 same
Hancock & Airport area, Temple 76504 50 $136 same
Cedar Oaks & Tanglewood area, Harker Heights 76548 486 $136 same
Lauren Mackenzie & Chelsea area, Killeen 76549 81 $136 same

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Forest & Azalea area, Temple 76502.

Top flagged properties in Forest & Azalea area, Temple 76502

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2101 FOREST TRL 87% $254 $5,306
2002 CARNATION LN 45% $198 $2,245
2405 BLUEBONNET CIR 40% $191 $4,856
1909 FOREST TRL 35% $184 $1,702
1905 FOREST TRL 31% $179 $1,472

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.