Is Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Ellis County data shows 131 homes in this neighborhood group. 74% protest success rate. 21,926 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use True Prodigy 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.

Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167 — Ellis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167 (Neighborhood RED11) in Ellis County. 131 homes, $207/sqft median.

What this means for your property

131 homes in this area were assessed at a median $207/sqft. With a 74% 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 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 True Prodigy 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 Ellis 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 131 others in Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Ellis County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step True Prodigy Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Ellis County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Pinewood & Garden Grove area, Red Oak 75154	214	$207 same	—
Resting Place & Sparkling Springs area, Waxahachie 75165	68	$207 same	—
Pebble Bank & Signal Run area, Midlothian 76065	125	$206 same	—
Byrd Ranch & Moon Dance area, Midlothian 76065	209	$206 same	—
Crystal Lake & Serenity area, Red Oak 75154	21	$207 +$0.8	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167.

Top flagged properties in Highland & Tranquil area, Waxahachie 75167

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1230 E HIGHLAND RD	108%	$430	$9,458
220 POMMEL CT	78%	$368	$6,598
100 SADDLE RIDGE DR	66%	$343	$6,574
1200 E HIGHLAND RD	64%	$338	$5,792
125 PADDOCK RIDGE	62%	$334	$4,538

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.