Is Ephraim & Racine area, Austin 78717 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Williamson County data shows 1,551 homes in this neighborhood group. 54% protest success rate. 85,033 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use WCAD Property Owner Portal, 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.

Ephraim & Racine area, Austin 78717 — Williamson County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Ephraim & Racine area, Austin 78717 (Neighborhood R230592E) in Williamson County. 1,551 homes, $221/sqft median.

What this means for your property

1,551 homes in this area were assessed at a median $221/sqft. With a 54% 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 WCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with WCAD (online via WCAD Property Owner Portal), 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 Williamson County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Williamson County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step WCAD Property Owner Portal walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Williamson County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Willow & Jasmine area, Round Rock 78664	1,020	$221 same	—
Juniper & Evergreen area, Georgetown 78626	398	$221 same	—
Lonesome & Rocky Hollow area, Georgetown 78628	289	$220 same	—
Enclave & Reagan Wells area, Hutto 78634	31	$221 same	—
Heritage Springs & Gabriel Mills area, Round Rock 78664	425	$221 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Ephraim & Racine area, Austin 78717.

Top flagged properties in Ephraim & Racine area, Austin 78717

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
8212 RACINE TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78717	60%	$352	$5,157
8410 CORNERWOOD DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717	57%	$347	$4,039
15811 DE PEER AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78717	46%	$321	$3,588
8604 TOMAH DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717	43%	$316	$3,325
8609 EPHRAIM RD, AUSTIN, TX 78717	41%	$310	$2,986

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.