Highland Hill & Mesa area, Austin 78731

CAD Neighborhood X5000

Property tax protest data for the Highland Hill & Mesa area, Austin 78731 (Neighborhood X5000) in Travis County. 825 homes, $359/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
87% success rate · 825 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
825
Median assessment
$359/sqft
Avg: $365/sqft

Source: TCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

825 homes in this area were assessed at a median $359/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 825 others in Highland Hill & Mesa area, Austin 78731

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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
Slaughter Creek & Creekview area, Austin 78748 38 $359 same
Secrest & Highland Oaks area, Austin 78759 117 $360 +$0.6
Kings Hy & Fair Oaks area, Austin 78745 176 $360 +$0.6
Stillwood & Briarwood area, Austin 78757 696 $358 -$0.7
San Lucas & Vera Cruz area, Austin 78737 45 $358 -$1.3

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Highland Hill & Mesa area, Austin 78731.

Top flagged properties in Highland Hill & Mesa area, Austin 78731

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
6503 SHADOW VALLEY DR 90% $680 $10,571
6205 HIGHLAND HILL DR 68% $602 $8,400
6005 SPANCREEK CIR 62% $582 $7,961
5701 TRAILRIDGE DR 62% $582 $8,560
3901 SIERRA DR 60% $575 $10,439

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.