Is Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838 likely to have a protest opportunity?

El Paso County data shows 50 homes in this neighborhood group. 86% protest success rate. 46,748 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use EPCAD Online Protest, 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.

Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838 — El Paso County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838 (Neighborhood KE26016300) in El Paso County. 50 homes, $125/sqft median.

What this means for your property

50 homes in this area were assessed at a median $125/sqft. With a 86% 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 EPCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

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

Check your property

See how your home compares to 50 others in Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ El Paso County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step EPCAD Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in El Paso County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Ventura & Harris area, El Paso 79907	49	$125 same	—
West & Center area, El Paso 79915	48	$125 same	—
Northwind & Rainbow area, El Paso 79912	106	$125 same	—
Quail Mesa area, Socorro 79927	7	$125 same	—
Mechem & Ury area, Clint 79928	20	$124 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838.

Top flagged properties in Metalico & Mezcla area, Fabens 79838

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
149 MEZCLA ST	3257%	$4184	$113,943
116 MINERIA ST	169%	$335	$4,817
117 MINERIA ST	103%	$254	$4,686
16197 METALICO ST	74%	$217	$3,934
141 QUIMICO ST	53%	$190	$1,561

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.