Is Mussel & Basket Flower area, Elgin 78621 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Travis County data shows 1,529 homes in this neighborhood group. 87% protest success rate. 186,871 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use TCAD Online Protest, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

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.

Mussel & Basket Flower area, Elgin 78621 — Travis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Mussel & Basket Flower area, Elgin 78621 (Neighborhood B7000) in Travis County. 1,529 homes, $160/sqft median.

What this means for your property

1,529 homes in this area were assessed at a median $160/sqft. With a 87% 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 TCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with TCAD (online via TCAD 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 Travis County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Travis County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step TCAD Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Travis County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Dansworth & Catumet area, Pflugerville 78660	963	$159 -$0.8	—
Ponder & Ruidosa area, Austin 78719	45	$159 -$0.9	—
Burleson & Shallowbrook area, Austin 78744	32	$158 -$1.2	—
Venture & Comanche area, Lago Vista 78645	130	$158 -$1.7	—
Cisco Valley & San Chisolm area, Round Rock 78664	635	$157 -$2.3	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mussel & Basket Flower area, Elgin 78621.

Top flagged properties in Mussel & Basket Flower area, Elgin 78621

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
13310 MUSSEL RUN	55%	$248	$2,351
13306 MUSSEL RUN	44%	$230	$1,757
13816 MENARD WY	40%	$224	$1,543
17721 SULFUR SPRINGS WAY	40%	$224	$1,541
13505 MENARD WY	40%	$224	$1,540

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.