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78727 (Austin) Property Tax Protest 2026

Property tax data and protest guidance for the 7,367 residential parcels in 78727, part of Travis County. Enter your address for a Free Assessment — we'll tell you whether your home has room for property-tax savings against the comparable sales we have on file.

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Property tax in 78727 at a glance

78727 sits in Austin, Travis County. Properties here are appraised by Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD), which is the same agency responsible for every parcel countywide. The protest deadline, filing methods, and ARB process are identical to elsewhere in Travis County — what's different is the underlying data.

Filing Deadline
May 15
or 30 days after your NOAV was mailed
Median Appraised (2026)
$457,626
Up 0.3% YoY
Residential Parcels
7,367
In 78727 per TCAD
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What's happening to property values in 78727

The market is moving

Homes in 78727 are selling for about 102% of what the county taxes them at.

On average, sales here are at or just above the county's tax value — but averages hide individual cases. If your specific home is taxed higher than what it would actually sell for, a protest can still win a reduction.

The median residential parcel in 78727 is appraised at $457,626 for the 2026 tax year (from $461,221 in 2025). That's a median change of +0.3% year over year — but medians hide the tail.

How 78727 appraisals moved 2025 → 2026

Share of residential parcels in each year-over-year appraisal-value change bucket. Hover any bar for detail.

Decreased
39.1%
Flat (-1% to +5%)
39.3%
Rose 5–10%
12.6%
Rose 10–20%
8.4%
Rose more than 20%
0.5%
8.9% of 78727 homes saw their appraised value rise by 10% or more this tax year — a setup where the protest math typically works in the homeowner's favor.

Median appraised value in 78727 over time

Tax-year medians for residential parcels in this zip code.

$292k$366k$440k$515k$589k20192020202120222023202420252026$458k
Median appraised value rose 39% over the last 7 years for 78727 — from $328k in 2019 to $458k in 2026.
Likely Not Reappraised
1.4%
Of residential parcels appear to carry forward the prior year's value — common when CADs skip annual reappraisal.
Median Recent Sale
$478,000
Across 207 residential sales in the last 12 months.

Recent residential sales in 78727 closed at a median of 102% of CAD-appraised value. Sale prices have been running ahead of CAD appraisals overall, meaning appraisals here have lagged the market — but individual mismatches (your home vs. the 78727 median) still warrant a protest.

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How to protest a property in 78727

The legal process is identical for every zip in Travis County — Texas Tax Code applies countywide and TCAD appraisers handle each protest the same way. What changes by zip is the underlying evidence:

  1. Read your Notice of Appraised Value

    TCAD mails Notices of Appraised Value (NOAVs) to property owners across 78727 and the rest of Travis County in mid-April. Your notice lists this year's appraised value and last year's, and the protest deadline is printed on it — Texas law sets it at May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later.

  2. Compare your 78727 appraised value to recent sales

    The protest math is simpler than it sounds: would your home actually sell for the appraised value today? Recent sales in 78727 are the strongest answer — they're also exactly the data TCAD appraisers use, so they engage on the merits when you bring better comps than they brought.

  3. File your protest with TCAD

    File online through the portal linked from https://traviscad.org, by mail to 850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752, or in person at the same address. Online filing is fastest. Texas recognizes two independent grounds — market value and unequal appraisal — and which one (or both) actually applies depends on comparable-sales math and a statistical equity analysis against your peers. Our reports run both analyses on your specific property and tell you which grounds the data supports.

  4. Submit evidence — comparable sales + equity analysis

    Successful protests are decided on three categories of evidence: recent comparable sales of similar homes in 78727, an unequal-appraisal analysis showing your value is higher than peers, and any condition documentation that explains why your home is worth less than the mass-appraisal model assumes. Many cases settle here without a formal hearing.

  5. Negotiate informally; escalate to ARB if needed

    TCAD starts with an informal review where one of their appraisers offers a settlement based on your evidence. Accept it if it's fair. Reject it and your case advances to a formal Appraisal Review Board hearing — three private citizens who hear both sides for 5–7 minutes each and rule.

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For the full step-by-step guide, see How to Protest Property Taxes in Texas. For the broader Travis County context, including the full statistical picture, see Travis County Property Tax Protest.

How our reports help with a 78727 protest

Successful Texas property tax protests are won on evidence — specifically comparable sales of similar nearby homes and a statistical equity analysis. Most homeowners in 78727 don't have the time to assemble professional-grade evidence; that's the gap our reports fill.

  • We pull recent residential sales near your 78727 property from county records, filter for the most relevant comparables, and apply the adjustments TCAD appraisers expect.
  • We run the unequal-appraisal equity analysis comparing your home to similar peers in 78727 and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • We deliver a PDF you upload directly to TCAD's evidence portal or bring to your hearing. We don't represent you; you keep 100% of any reduction.

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Frequently asked questions about 78727 property tax

When is the property tax protest deadline for homes in 78727?

The deadline is the same as for the rest of Travis County: May 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Your specific deadline is printed on your notice. TCAD typically mails notices in mid-April.

Where do I file a protest for a property in 78727?

Properties in 78727 are appraised by Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). File online through the portal linked from https://traviscad.org, by mail to 850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752, or in person at the same address. Online filing is the fastest method.

What's happening to property values in 78727?

The data above shows the median appraised value, the year-over-year change, and the distribution across all residential parcels in 78727. Whether your value rose or fell relative to the median, the protest math depends on whether the appraisal accurately reflects what your specific home would sell for today.

Are protests in Austin different from elsewhere in Travis County?

The legal process is identical — Texas Tax Code applies countywide and TCAD appraisers handle protests for every zip in Travis County the same way. What differs by zip is the underlying market data: the comparable sales available to your protest argument, and the equity comparison against your neighborhood peers.

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Disclaimer

The statistics on this page are best-effort aggregates compiled from public county appraisal-district records as of the data extract date noted above. We update them periodically; we cannot guarantee they reflect the most recent appraisal-roll certifications, post-extract value changes, or supplemental records.

Always verify deadlines, portal availability, and contact details with TCAD's own protest page before filing.

The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not property-tax advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Property tax law and appraisal-district procedures change; for guidance specific to your situation you should consult a qualified professional.

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