Hilltop & Lago Vista area, San Marcos 78666

CAD Neighborhood HILL

Property tax protest data for the Hilltop & Lago Vista area, San Marcos 78666 (Neighborhood HILL) in Hays County. 225 homes, $165/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
50% success rate · $42,530 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$42,530
17% median reduction
Protest success rate
50%
Based on 2 hearings
Homes analyzed
225
Median assessment
$165/sqft
Avg: $164/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

225 homes in this area were assessed at a median $165/sqft. With a 50% 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 225 others in Hilltop & Lago Vista 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
Fieldwood & Texas Agate area, Buda 78610 263 $165 same 88%
Hot Spring & Tranquility area, Buda 78610 506 $165 same 100%
Golden Grove & Escondido area, San Marcos 78666 577 $165 same 100%
Avre & Alamito area, Kyle 78640 226 $166 +$0.9 83%
Violet & Twin area, Kyle 78640 381 $166 +$0.9 86%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Hilltop & Lago Vista area, San Marcos 78666.

Top flagged properties in Hilltop & Lago Vista area, San Marcos 78666

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
1261 HILLTOP CV 23% $202 $792
1129 OVERLOOK WAY 19% $196 $641
1101 LAGO VISTA 18% $195 $625
1157 MIRA LOMA LN 18% $194 $863
709 LAGO VISTA 17% $194 $633

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.