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

This San Marcos home is assessed 51.7% above the neighborhood median

307 SMITH LN — Hays County

Estimated annual tax savings
$2,233
$11,165 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
83%
Win rate
12
Protests filed
$17,015
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$321
Neighborhood median
$211
Appraised value
$261,730
% above median
51.7%
Heated area
816 sqft
Year built
Year-over-year assessment change
-1.0%
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
616 BARBARA DR 810 $171,650 $212 -$109
609 BARBARA DR 812 $154,000 $190 -$131
706 BARBARA DR805$219,660
112 LINDA DR780$156,460
1005 BARBARA DR828$202,350
312 SHERBARB787$200,230
🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($321/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($211/sqft). This property is assessed 51.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,233 per year in property taxes based on the Hays County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 83% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $17,015.

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
$2,233
Year 2
$4,466
Year 3
$6,699

That’s a 137× return on $49

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