Merritt & Piedmont area, Temple 76504

CAD Neighborhood RTC05WLGL

Property tax protest data for the Merritt & Piedmont area, Temple 76504 (Neighborhood RTC05WLGL) in Bell County. 169 homes, $174/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 169 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
169
Median assessment
$174/sqft
Avg: $171/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

169 homes in this area were assessed at a median $174/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 169 others in Merritt & Piedmont area, Temple 76504

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📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026 (28 days left) Full refund if unused 🔒 Secure checkout 🛡 No risk — filing can’t raise your taxes

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
Fm 2409 & Fm 2601 area, Moody 76557 141 $174 same
Fay & Fawaz area, Killeen 76542 36 $173 same
Sparrow & Whippoorwill area, Killeen 76542 208 $174 same
Bellfalls & Westphalia area, Temple 76502 77 $174 +$0.5
Centennial & Wooded Acres area, Belton 76513 74 $173 -$0.7

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Merritt & Piedmont area, Temple 76504.