Is Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Travis County data shows 138 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.

Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759 — Travis County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759 (Neighborhood U2070) in Travis County. 138 homes, $292/sqft median.

What this means for your property

138 homes in this area were assessed at a median $292/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 138 others in Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759

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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
Kandy & Pusch Ridge area, Austin 78749	342	$292 same	—
Lunar & Shadywood area, Austin 78745	1,181	$292 same	—
Tomanet & Limerick area, Austin 78758	481	$292 same	—
Windy Shores & Siesta Shores area, Spicewood 78669	70	$292 same	—
Grand Oak & Scotland Well area, Austin 78750	1,233	$292 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759.

Top flagged properties in Spicewood Mesa & Vaquero area, Austin 78759

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
9901 KABAR TRL	48%	$432	$8,054
10203 KABAR TRL	44%	$422	$6,635
10201 KABAR TRL	38%	$404	$6,745
9907 KABAR TRL	26%	$367	$4,658
10007 SPICEWOOD MESA	25%	$365	$3,551

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.