Forest Wood & Elm Forest area, Austin 78745

CAD Neighborhood J4600

Property tax protest data for the Forest Wood & Elm Forest area, Austin 78745 (Neighborhood J4600) in Travis County. 156 homes, $300/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
87% success rate · 156 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$46,676
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
87%
Based on 186,871 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
156
Median assessment
$300/sqft
Avg: $306/sqft

Source: TCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

156 homes in this area were assessed at a median $300/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 156 others in Forest Wood & Elm Forest area, Austin 78745

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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
In Travis County, 186,871 property owners protested last year. 87% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Travis County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
F M Rd 812 & F M Rd 973 area, Del Valle 78617 514 $301 same
Gardenia & Prairie area, Austin 78728 50 $300 -$0.6
Hibiscus Valley & Bluestar area, Austin 78739 319 $301 +$0.6
Zach Scott & Berkman area, Austin 78723 1,023 $300 -$0.8
Fantail & Sailmaster area, Austin 78734 32 $299 -$1.0

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Forest Wood & Elm Forest area, Austin 78745.

Top flagged properties in Forest Wood & Elm Forest area, Austin 78745

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
7603 OAK HEDGE PL 87% $562 $7,981
7402 FOREST WOOD RD 78% $534 $6,718
7600 OAK HEDGE PL 75% $527 $6,802
7603 OAK HEDGE PL 72% $517 $6,487
7206 FOREST WOOD RD 62% $486 $4,992

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.