Smithson Valley Rd & Riata Ranch Dr area, San Antonio 78261

CAD Neighborhood 96351

Property tax protest data for the Smithson Valley Rd & Riata Ranch Dr area, San Antonio 78261 (Neighborhood 96351) in Bexar County. 67 homes, $263/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
99% success rate · 67 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$16,936
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
99%
Based on 185,673 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
67
Median assessment
$263/sqft
Avg: $269/sqft

Source: BCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

67 homes in this area were assessed at a median $263/sqft. With a 99% 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 BCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with BCAD (online via BCAD Online Portal), 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 Bexar County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 67 others in Smithson Valley Rd & Riata Ranch Dr area, San Antonio 78261

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Bexar County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step BCAD Online Portal walkthrough
In Bexar County, 185,673 property owners protested last year. 99% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Bexar County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Highlands Cv & Ranch Crk area, Boerne 78006 126 $263 same
Agarita Ave & Hollywood Ave area, San Antonio 78212 350 $263 same
Clay St & Nogalitos Ave area, San Antonio 78204 46 $263 same
Cottage Grove & Carmen Heights area, San Antonio 78230 36 $264 +$1.0
Breeze Oak & Duerler Cir area, San Antonio 78255 13 $262 -$1.2

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Smithson Valley Rd & Riata Ranch Dr area, San Antonio 78261.

Top flagged properties in Smithson Valley Rd & Riata Ranch Dr area, San Antonio 78261

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
4220 SOTOL LN 80% $474 $22,300
27390 SMITHSON VALLEY RD 59% $419 $15,785
27805 RIATA RANCH DR 42% $373 $10,340
27886 SMITHSON VALLEY RD 27% $334 $5,380
27420 RIATA CIR 26% $332 $8,640

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.