El Capitan & Sawtooth Mountain area, Dripping Springs 78620

CAD Neighborhood BSKR

Property tax protest data for the El Capitan & Sawtooth Mountain area, Dripping Springs 78620 (Neighborhood BSKR) in Hays County. 286 homes, $193/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
63% success rate · $28,350 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$28,350
5.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
63%
Based on 24 hearings
Homes analyzed
286
Median assessment
$193/sqft
Avg: $194/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

286 homes in this area were assessed at a median $193/sqft. With a 63% 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 Hays CAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

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

Check your property

See how your home compares to 286 others in El Capitan & Sawtooth Mountain area, Dripping Springs 78620

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home
✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
✓ Hays County filing checklist
✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word
✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)
✓ Step-by-step Hays CAD Online Protest walkthrough
In Hays County, 43,778 property owners protested last year. 95% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Hays County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Sherwood & Kingwood area, San Marcos 78666 33 $193 same 100%
Witchhazel & Friendship Oak area, San Marcos 78666 478 $193 same 75%
Bridgestone area, Buda 78610 127 $192 -$0.9 0.0%
Middle & Patriot area, Buda 78610 1,098 $192 -$1.1 100%
Stagecoach area, San Marcos 78666 18 $192 -$1.2 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to El Capitan & Sawtooth Mountain area, Dripping Springs 78620.

Top flagged properties in El Capitan & Sawtooth Mountain area, Dripping Springs 78620

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
144 EL CAPITAN LOOP 26% $242 $1,543
368 EL CAPITAN LOOP 26% $242 $1,543
218 EL CAPITAN LOOP 26% $242 $1,543
266 EL CAPITAN LOOP 26% $242 $1,543
209 MOUNT LOCKE RD 24% $240 $1,504

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.