Home address: 3809 Pine Ave

2021 Tax Assessment: $129,280

Recent Sales Price: $100,000 – Over-taxed by 29%

Appraisal district errors in setting assessed values cause McLennan County owners to pay extra taxes. Most market value protests are successful, typically saving the owner hundreds or thousands of dollars. An unequal appraisal appeal is easy to prepare. Just find neighborhood homes with a lower level of assessment (per square foot). Summarize the data in a table. Property tax appeals are often won with a smile and a bit of data.

Many owners intended to appeal but the May 15^th date slipped by with no appeal. If you want to appeal and it is slipping your mind, consider a consultant. Appraisal districts use the cost approach to value houses. It is generally considered the least reliable method of appraisal. Most tax protests are settled at the informal level so appraisers can return to measuring and valuing new construction. Protect your home by appealing property taxes annually.