Is Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Collin County data shows 79 homes in this neighborhood group. 70% protest success rate. 118,633 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use CCAD Online Portal, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072 — Collin County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072 (Neighborhood N2336) in Collin County. 79 homes, $229/sqft median.

What this means for your property

79 homes in this area were assessed at a median $229/sqft. With a 70% 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 CCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with CCAD (online via CCAD 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 Collin County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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See how your home compares to 79 others in Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Collin County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step CCAD Online Portal walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Collin County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Cellars & Marble Canyon area, Plano 75074	8	$229 same	—
Merlot & Cabernet area, Fairview 75069	18	$229 same	—
Blackhawk & Burning Tree area, Plano 75093	51	$229 same	—
Purple Martin & Owl Creek area, Mckinney 75072	162	$229 same	—
Fm 1138 & County Road 483 area, Lavon 75166	23	$229 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072.

Top flagged properties in Hills Creek & Shady Oaks area, Mckinney 75072

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
809 HILLS CREEK DR	24%	$284	$2,463
1103 SHADY OAKS CIR	18%	$271	$2,030
825 HILLS CREEK DR	18%	$270	$1,908

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.