Soapstone & Gabbro area, Maxwell 78656

CAD Neighborhood SUOA

Property tax protest data for the Soapstone & Gabbro area, Maxwell 78656 (Neighborhood SUOA) in Hays County. 786 homes, $171/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
93% success rate · $21,300 avg savings · 786 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$21,300
7.4% median reduction
Protest success rate
93%
Based on 15 hearings
Homes analyzed
786
Median assessment
$171/sqft
Avg: $170/sqft

Source: Hays CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

786 homes in this area were assessed at a median $171/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 786 others in Soapstone & Gabbro area, Maxwell 78656

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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
Tumbleweed & Mariah area, Kyle 78640 11 $171 same
Wayne Ridge & Willis area, San Marcos 78666 5 $171 same 100%
Intrepid & Reliance area, Buda 78610 190 $172 +$0.8 94%
Mill & Post area, San Marcos 78666 82 $172 +$1.1 100%
Chico & Texas area, San Marcos 78666 7 $170 -$1.1

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Soapstone & Gabbro area, Maxwell 78656.

Top flagged properties in Soapstone & Gabbro area, Maxwell 78656

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
455 GABBRO GDNS 25% $215 $912
242 AMBER GLN 25% $215 $912
370 AMBER GLN 25% $215 $864
213 AMBER GLN 25% $215 $912
1695 SOAPSTONE PASS 25% $215 $912

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.