Country Oaks & Live Oak area, Buda 78610

CAD Neighborhood HACO

Property tax protest data for the Country Oaks & Live Oak area, Buda 78610 (Neighborhood HACO) in Hays County. 202 homes, $360/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
93% success rate · $39,090 avg savings · 202 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$39,090
3.9% median reduction
Protest success rate
93%
Based on 15 hearings
Homes analyzed
202
Median assessment
$360/sqft
Avg: $383/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

202 homes in this area were assessed at a median $360/sqft. With a 93% 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 202 others in Country Oaks & Live Oak 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
Deer Creek & Turkey area, San Marcos 78666 27 $357 -$2.2
Cielo Ranch & Purgatory area, San Marcos 78666 9 $356 -$3.9
Rainbow Ranch & Lakeside area, Wimberley 78676 1,230 $366 +$6.6 89%
Rancho Encino & Live Oak Hills Ct area, San Marcos 78666 23 $352 -$8.0 100%
Spoke Hill & Rr 12 area, Wimberley 78676 5 $369 +$9.7

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Country Oaks & Live Oak area, Buda 78610.

Top flagged properties in Country Oaks & Live Oak area, Buda 78610

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
602 OAKWOOD DR 123% $804 $25,227
500 JERRYS LN 110% $756 $7,579
59 COUNTRY OAKS DR 99% $715 $9,241
16001 ARBOR TRL 89% $680 $12,356
17 COUNTRY OAKS DR 85% $666 $5,918

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.