Aransas County property tax protest check
Aransas County Appraisal District appraised 8,316 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 4,335 of them with similar homes nearby, and 1,998 of those (46.1%) look high.
This free, independent check uses the appraisal district's own values, not sale prices. Click your home on the map for a report that compares it with 5 similar homes nearby, and see the Playbook if you decide to protest on your own.
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What Aransas County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $95 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 3,981 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around Forest Oak Ln: 53% of 60 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Fifth St: 52% of 69 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Terry St: 51% of 292 homes we could compare look high
- Around Shadow Moss Lane: 51% of 51 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cherry Hills Dr: 50% of 234 homes we could compare look high
These counts cover single-family homes only. Every county has some homes above similar homes and some below, so this is not proof the whole county is over-appraised.
Where Aransas County's homes are
Rockport has the most, with 4,045 of the 4,656 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Aransas Pass (359) and Fulton (237).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78382 (4,040), 78336 (367) and 78358 (237). The roll has homes in 6 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport | 3,878 | 46.0% | $284,650 |
| Aransas Pass | 191 | 47.1% | $188,910 |
| Fulton | 264 | 46.2% | $281,240 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.1%.
Aransas County questions
How many Aransas County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
1,998 of the 4,335 homes we could compare, or 46.1%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Aransas County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of an Aransas County homestead?
$297,688 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 4,656 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Aransas County appraisal?
The 2026 protest season is closed. The next one starts when 2027 preliminary notices go out, usually in April or May. The deadline is generally May 15, or 30 days after your notice was delivered if that is later. Go by the date printed on your own notice. The appraisal district takes protests online at portal.aransascad.org.
Which Aransas County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 3 largest cities, Aransas Pass is highest: 47.1% of its 191 homes we could compare look high. Rockport is lowest at 46.0% of 3,878. The county as a whole is at 46.1%.
Aransas County Appraisal District
The district's website is aransascad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.aransascad.org. To protest, use Aransas County Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 certified roll. We got it through a free public download, and our copy was last updated on July 20, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary, 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Aransas County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Aransas County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,735 protests. 78% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 80% of formal hearings. Together they took $60 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 60% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2024), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
Nearby counties
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The fine print
Not legal advice. This page is an educational check built on public appraisal data. It is not affiliated with the Aransas County Appraisal District or the State of Texas, and it does not file anything on your behalf — you are responsible for your own filings and deadlines. The regular spring protest window is closed on the 2026 certified roll. See the full Disclaimer & Terms of Use.
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