Franklin & Dartmouth area, San Marcos 78666

CAD Neighborhood C-SM-NBSHP

Property tax protest data for the Franklin & Dartmouth area, San Marcos 78666 (Neighborhood C-SM-NBSHP) in Hays County. 5 homes, $181/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
95% success rate · 5 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$28,598
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
95%
Based on 43,778 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
5
Median assessment
$181/sqft
Avg: $174/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

5 homes in this area were assessed at a median $181/sqft. With a 95% 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 5 others in Franklin & Dartmouth area, San Marcos 78666

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📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left) Full refund if unused 🔒 Secure checkout 🛡 No risk — filing can’t raise your taxes

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
Stone Rim & Stonecrest area, Buda 78610 156 $181 same 100%
Banff & Zion area, Kyle 78640 349 $182 same 85%
Lake Sweetwater & Whalen area, Buda 78610 238 $182 same 78%
Capistrano & Teron area, San Marcos 78666 411 $182 +$0.7 90%
Lbj & Inks area, Kyle 78640 208 $180 -$0.8 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Franklin & Dartmouth area, San Marcos 78666.

Top flagged properties in Franklin & Dartmouth area, San Marcos 78666

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
1323 FRANKLIN DR 28% $233 $1,145
1321 FRANKLIN DR 24% $224 $921

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.