Is Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Travis County data shows 75 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.

Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669 — Travis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669 (Neighborhood P25000) in Travis County. 75 homes, $261/sqft median.

What this means for your property

75 homes in this area were assessed at a median $261/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 75 others in Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669

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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
Lago Viento & Rum Runner area, Austin 78734	46	$262 same	—
Glen Springs & Alleghany area, Austin 78741	74	$261 same	—
Canon Yeomans & Canterbury Tales area, Austin 78748	353	$262 same	—
Bellagio & Golf Crest area, Lakeway 78734	583	$262 +$0.7	—
Battle Bridge & Gate Ridge area, Austin 78748	239	$262 +$0.7	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669.

Top flagged properties in Diamante & Esmeralda area, Spicewood 78669

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5113 DIAMANTE DR	26%	$329	$3,685
4724 TOPACIO DR	24%	$325	$3,348
22101 ESMERALDA DR	23%	$322	$3,235
5033 DIAMANTE DR	22%	$319	$3,494
4603 DIAMANTE DR	21%	$317	$3,163

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.