Sycamore & Field area, San Marcos 78666

CAD Neighborhood RIOV

Property tax protest data for the Sycamore & Field area, San Marcos 78666 (Neighborhood RIOV) in Hays County. 235 homes, $180/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
67% success rate · $32,940 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$32,940
13% median reduction
Protest success rate
67%
Based on 9 hearings
Homes analyzed
235
Median assessment
$180/sqft
Avg: $184/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

235 homes in this area were assessed at a median $180/sqft. With a 67% 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 235 others in Sycamore & Field 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
Old Ranch Road 12 & Ranch area, San Marcos 78666 6 $180 same
Marsh & Jackman area, Buda 78610 148 $180 same 67%
Lbj & Inks area, Kyle 78640 208 $180 +$0.5 100%
Atlantis & Goddard area, Kyle 78640 809 $179 -$0.7 86%
Stone Rim & Stonecrest area, Buda 78610 156 $181 +$1.1 100%

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

Top flagged properties in Sycamore & Field area, San Marcos 78666

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
302 RIVERSIDE 83% $328 $4,329
1003 SYCAMORE ST 72% $309 $3,058
314 RIVERSIDE DR 59% $286 $3,687
926 SYCAMORE ST 53% $275 $2,032
1002 FIELD ST 52% $273 $2,291

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.