Chaparral & Dove area, Manchaca 78652

CAD Neighborhood CHAP

Property tax protest data for the Chaparral & Dove area, Manchaca 78652 (Neighborhood CHAP) in Hays County. 208 homes, $244/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
100% success rate · $12,630 avg savings · 208 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$12,630
2.2% median reduction
Protest success rate
100%
Based on 6 hearings
Homes analyzed
208
Median assessment
$244/sqft
Avg: $252/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

208 homes in this area were assessed at a median $244/sqft. With a 100% 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 208 others in Chaparral & Dove area, Manchaca 78652

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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
Cyrus Milton & Carpenter Hill area, Buda 78610 191 $244 same 91%
Mesa Verde & Catalina area, Austin 78737 2,057 $244 same 93%
Sh 21 & Fm 32 area, San Marcos 78666 27 $245 +$0.7 67%
Via Verona & Via Valmonte area, Buda 78610 36 $242 -$2.3 100%
Lazy & Stagecoach area, San Marcos 78666 1,319 $240 -$3.9 96%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Chaparral & Dove area, Manchaca 78652.

Top flagged properties in Chaparral & Dove area, Manchaca 78652

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
2205 SPARROW DR 75% $426 $2,141
2100 CHAPARRAL RD 66% $405 $7,105
2018 CHAPARRAL RD 66% $405 $6,633
2306 CHAPARRAL RD 65% $403 $6,257
2604 CHAPARRAL DR 64% $399 $6,988

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.