How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 205 THIRD ST?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,100 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $5,500.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

100% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 3 protests filed.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

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

This San Marcos home is assessed 40.5% above the neighborhood median

205 THIRD ST — Hays County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,100

$5,500 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

100%

Win rate

Protests filed

$36,293

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$242

Neighborhood median

$172

Appraised value

$164,730

% above median

40.5%

Heated area

680 sqft

Year built

—

Year-over-year assessment change

-1.1%

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
1539 POST RD	704	—	$134,030	$190	-$52
1525 POST RD	706	—	$119,130	$169	-$74

1531 POST RD	748	$108,150
1505 POST RD	700	$116,190
1611 POST RD	567	$122,110
105 EASTWOOD ST	816	$154,520

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($242/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($172/sqft). This property is assessed 40.5% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,100 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 $36,293.

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

$1,100

Year 2

$2,200

Year 3

$3,300

That’s a 67× return on $49

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

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