Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

This San Marcos home is assessed 80.5% above the neighborhood median

408 VALLEY ST — Hays County

Estimated annual tax savings
$2,583
$12,915 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
100%
Win rate
16
Protests filed
$51,670
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$455
Neighborhood median
$252
Appraised value
$194,467
% above median
80.5%
Heated area
960 sqft
Year built
Year-over-year assessment change
-0.9%
This property's appraised value decreased from the prior year.

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar and assessed lower per square foot.

Address Sqft Year Market Value $/Sqft Diff
205 S JOHNSON AVE 948 2007 $292,264 $308 -$147
1020 DAILEY ST 942 $296,260 $315 -$140
224 S WILSON ST936$334,050
1109 FARIS ST1,024$200,000
1003 MLK DR914$312,418
403 S JOHNSON AVE912$326,190
🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($455/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($252/sqft). This property is assessed 80.5% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,583 per year in property taxes based on the Hays County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 100% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $51,670.

What you'll receive

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Filing Guide

Your exact deadline, required forms, and step-by-step Hays County filing process

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Evidence Packet

Full comparable sales analysis with assessment discrepancy calculation

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Cover Letter

Pre-written appeal letter with hearing talking points, ready to sign and submit

This decision compounds

Year 1
$2,583
Year 2
$5,166
Year 3
$7,749

That’s a 158× return on $49

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Protest deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)