Is Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Travis County data shows 1,337 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.

Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726 — Travis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726 (Neighborhood U1880) in Travis County. 1,337 homes, $230/sqft median.

What this means for your property

1,337 homes in this area were assessed at a median $230/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 1,337 others in Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726

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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
Fulton & Arborside area, Austin 78754	675	$230 same	—
Bois D Arc & Trailriders area, Manor 78653	115	$230 +$0.7	—
Alex & Sydney Marilyn area, Austin 78748	357	$230 +$0.8	—
Venture & Summit Ridge area, Lago Vista 78645	191	$228 -$1.4	—
Christoff & Ocallahan area, Austin 78748	403	$228 -$1.6	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726.

Top flagged properties in Chestnut Ridge & Crossland area, Austin 78726

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
11117 APPLETREE LN	54%	$354	$6,317
11125 APPLETREE LN	50%	$344	$5,298
10242 EMBER GLEN DR	49%	$343	$5,213
11517 SWEET BASIL CT	48%	$341	$4,982
11109 RIO VISTA DR	48%	$341	$6,286

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.