Oaklawn & Forest area, Temple 76502

CAD Neighborhood RTC05STFH

Property tax protest data for the Oaklawn & Forest area, Temple 76502 (Neighborhood RTC05STFH) in Bell County. 195 homes, $131/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 195 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
195
Median assessment
$131/sqft
Avg: $135/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

195 homes in this area were assessed at a median $131/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 195 others in Oaklawn & Forest 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
Justin & Rustler area, Killeen 76543 5 $131 same
Viewcrest & Lakecrest area, Killeen 76549 203 $131 same
Saulsbury & Lexington area, Temple 76504 35 $131 same
Cheyenne & Keller area, Temple 76504 136 $131 same
Comay & Neil area, Belton 76513 80 $131 same

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

Top flagged properties in Oaklawn & Forest area, Temple 76502

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
3701 RED BUD RD 91% $250 $6,741
3410 OAKLAWN DR 56% $204 $2,131
3609 ELM DR 50% $196 $3,672
3713 RED BUD RD 47% $192 $3,952
2509 FOREST TRL 44% $189 $3,063

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.