Highland Lake & Lakefront area, Lago Vista 78645

CAD Neighborhood S1000

Property tax protest data for the Highland Lake & Lakefront area, Lago Vista 78645 (Neighborhood S1000) in Travis County. 1,355 homes, $200/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
87% success rate · 1,355 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
1,355
Median assessment
$200/sqft
Avg: $205/sqft

Source: TCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

1,355 homes in this area were assessed at a median $200/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 1,355 others in Highland Lake & Lakefront area, Lago Vista 78645

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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
Oak Hurst & Hurst Creek area, Austin 78734 61 $200 same
Timber Heights & Defender area, Austin 78754 2,170 $199 same
Desert Willow & Sea Hero area, Austin 78748 546 $200 same
Merseyside & Lampting area, Pflugerville 78660 814 $200 same
Big Thicket & Channel Island area, Austin 78747 452 $200 same

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Highland Lake & Lakefront area, Lago Vista 78645.

Top flagged properties in Highland Lake & Lakefront area, Lago Vista 78645

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
3018 DRAPERS CV 83% $365 $3,300
19615 DRAPER MOUNTAIN TRL 81% $361 $2,414
19419 DRAPER MOUNTAIN TRL 74% $346 $2,623
19500 DRAPER MOUNTAIN TRL 71% $341 $3,324
20103 BYRD AVE 68% $334 $11,566

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.