Treetop & Laurel area, Buda 78610

CAD Neighborhood COVE

Property tax protest data for the Treetop & Laurel area, Buda 78610 (Neighborhood COVE) in Hays County. 310 homes, $250/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
92% success rate · $59,345 avg savings · 310 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$59,345
8.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
92%
Based on 13 hearings
Homes analyzed
310
Median assessment
$250/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

310 homes in this area were assessed at a median $250/sqft. With a 92% 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 310 others in Treetop & Laurel area, Buda 78610

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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
Thousand Oaks & Alpine area, San Marcos 78666 578 $250 +$0.6 88%
Mary & North St @ Burleson area, San Marcos 78666 5 $249 -$0.8
Fm 150 & Post area, Kyle 78640 7 $251 +$1.0
Primrose & Meadow Woods area, Kyle 78640 163 $249 -$1.2 100%
Gravel & Mlk area, San Marcos 78666 272 $252 +$2.3 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Treetop & Laurel area, Buda 78610.

Top flagged properties in Treetop & Laurel area, Buda 78610

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
800 LAUREL CV 51% $378 $5,444
12702 SAGEBRUSH CIR 36% $341 $3,674
808 LAUREL CV 32% $331 $2,736
809 LAUREL CV 30% $326 $2,490
807 LAUREL CV 22% $306 $1,682

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.