Travis Heights & Alta Vista area, Austin 78704

CAD Neighborhood K4009A

Property tax protest data for the Travis Heights & Alta Vista area, Austin 78704 (Neighborhood K4009A) in Travis County. 219 homes, $471/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
87% success rate · 219 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
219
Median assessment
$471/sqft
Avg: $478/sqft

Source: TCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

219 homes in this area were assessed at a median $471/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 219 others in Travis Heights & Alta Vista area, Austin 78704

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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
Flagler & Bellancia area, Austin 78738 204 $471 same
Travis Lakeside & Countryside area, Spicewood 78669 116 $471 +$0.6
Pasadena & St Johns area, Austin 78757 1,011 $470 -$0.9
Knights Chance & Flying J area, Spicewood 78669 39 $472 +$1.3
33 & 35 area, Austin 78705 165 $469 -$1.9

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Travis Heights & Alta Vista area, Austin 78704.

Top flagged properties in Travis Heights & Alta Vista area, Austin 78704

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
400 ACADEMY DR 86% $876 $53,026
405 ACADEMY DR 71% $804 $15,961
301 LELAND ST 70% $799 $9,796
1408 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BLVD 61% $760 $10,983
514 TERRACE DR 58% $742 $9,245

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.