Vail Valley & Kiva area, Austin 78749

CAD Neighborhood O0480

Property tax protest data for the Vail Valley & Kiva area, Austin 78749 (Neighborhood O0480) in Travis County. 169 homes, $254/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
87% success rate · 169 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
169
Median assessment
$254/sqft
Avg: $256/sqft

Source: TCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

169 homes in this area were assessed at a median $254/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 169 others in Vail Valley & Kiva area, Austin 78749

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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
Margra & Sanders area, Austin 78748 45 $254 same
Montana Ridge & Montana Springs area, Marble Falls 78654 17 $254 same
Dessau & Sprinkle area, Austin 78754 12 $254 same
Dove Springs & Palo Blanco area, Austin 78744 2,360 $254 same
Barrie & Joseph area, Austin 78734 201 $254 same

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Vail Valley & Kiva area, Austin 78749.

Top flagged properties in Vail Valley & Kiva area, Austin 78749

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
7809 VAIL VALLEY DR 31% $332 $2,728
7701 PONOMA TRL 28% $326 $2,546
7709 PONOMA TRL 28% $325 $2,303
7709 VAIL VALLEY DR 27% $322 $2,167
7712 VAIL VALLEY DR 27% $321 $2,173

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.