Adler & Lake area, San Marcos 78666

CAD Neighborhood COTT

Property tax protest data for the Adler & Lake area, San Marcos 78666 (Neighborhood COTT) in Hays County. 1,007 homes, $173/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
85% success rate · $15,660 avg savings · 1,007 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$15,660
5.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
85%
Based on 13 hearings
Homes analyzed
1,007
Median assessment
$173/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

1,007 homes in this area were assessed at a median $173/sqft. With a 85% 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 1,007 others in Adler & Lake area, San Marcos 78666

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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
Wilshire & Fairfax area, San Marcos 78666 366 $173 -$0.5 40%
Brooks Ranch & Donn Brooks area, Kyle 78640 127 $173 -$0.7 88%
Mill & Post area, San Marcos 78666 82 $172 -$0.8 100%
Newberry & Trestle Tree area, San Marcos 78666 134 $174 +$0.9
Intrepid & Reliance area, Buda 78610 190 $172 -$1.0 94%

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

Top flagged properties in Adler & Lake area, San Marcos 78666

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
320 LANCE TRL 28% $221 $1,355
131 WILD PLUM 26% $218 $1,118
322 WILD PLUM 26% $218 $1,118
309 WISTERIA WAY 26% $218 $1,118
214 WISTERIA WAY 26% $218 $1,118

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.