Is Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Travis County data shows 159 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.

Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652 — Travis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652 (Neighborhood I0990) in Travis County. 159 homes, $284/sqft median.

What this means for your property

159 homes in this area were assessed at a median $284/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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See how your home compares to 159 others in Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652

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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
Cardinal Flower & Globe Mallow area, Austin 78739	381	$284 same	—
Spicewood & Balcones Club area, Austin 78750	1,056	$285 same	—
Colberg & Auckland area, Austin 78749	874	$284 -$0.7	—
Krueger & Hutchinson area, Austin 78723	150	$284 -$0.7	—
Raspberry & Azalea Blossom area, Austin 78748	114	$283 -$0.8	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652.

Top flagged properties in Scissortail & Mistletoe area, Manchaca 78652

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
12710 SCISSORTAIL DR	46%	$416	$4,702
12402 TWIN CREEKS CIR	36%	$387	$2,833
12402 TWIN CREEKS RD	35%	$383	$3,513
12514 MISTLETOE TRL	34%	$380	$3,246
606 ARROYO VISTA DR	32%	$376	$3,261

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.