CAD Neighborhood DSCUSTOM
Property tax protest data for the Nature View & Hawthorne area, Driftwood 78619 (Neighborhood DSCUSTOM) in Hays County. 1,605 homes, $296/sqft median.
Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season
1,605 homes in this area were assessed at a median $296/sqft. With a 78% 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.
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.
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.
The protest deadline for Hays County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.
See how your home compares to 1,605 others in Nature View & Hawthorne area, Driftwood 78619
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| Neighborhood | Homes | Median $/Sq Ft | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Creek & Conastoga area, Driftwood 78619 | 33 | $296 same | 100% |
| Inwood Forest & Hill Country area, Wimberley 78676 | 454 | $295 same | 83% |
| Bartlett & Ruby Ranch area, Buda 78610 | 282 | $295 same | 82% |
| Meadow Oaks & Shadywood area, Dripping Springs 78620 | 107 | $294 -$1.3 | 83% |
| Blanco River Ranch Bl & Blanco River Ranch area, San Marcos 78666 | 23 | $293 -$2.5 | 100% |
Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Nature View & Hawthorne area, Driftwood 78619.
| Address | % Above | $/Sqft | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 WINNING COLORS | 203% | $895 | $73,231 |
| 445 WINNING COLORS | 201% | $890 | $105,192 |
| 7909 ORISHA DR | 102% | $598 | $35,854 |
| 7800 ORISHA DR | 100% | $591 | $39,199 |
| 135 WINNING COLORS | 90% | $562 | $19,560 |
Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.