Is Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Ector County data shows 36 homes in this neighborhood group. 12% protest success rate. 7,411 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use ECAD Protest Form, 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.

Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758 — Ector County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758 (Neighborhood 39330) in Ector County. 36 homes, $186/sqft median.

What this means for your property

36 homes in this area were assessed at a median $186/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. 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 ECAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with ECAD (online via ECAD Protest Form), 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 Ector County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 36 others in Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Ector County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step ECAD Protest Form walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Ector County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Grassland & Gladiolus area, Odessa 76086	6	$183 -$2.6	—
Appaloosa & Damsel area, City Of Odessa 79762	104	$183 -$2.6	—
Western & Dogwood area, Odessa 79758	8	$183 -$3.1	—
China & Chinaberry area, Odessa 79758	11	$181 -$4.4	—
Begonia & Manzanita area, Odessa 79758	17	$181 -$5.1	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758.

Top flagged properties in Driftwood & Western area, Odessa 79758

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
6371 COW CREEK FARM RD	54%	$285	$1,531
16082 HORSESHOE DR	48%	$276	$3,264
16311 N WESTERN AVE	34%	$250	$2,725
6640 E SAND HILLS DR	25%	$233	$2,381
6650 DRIFTWOOD DR	20%	$223	$1,625

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.