Caldwell County property tax protest check
Caldwell County Appraisal District appraised 10,393 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 6,230 of them with similar homes nearby, and 2,870 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 Caldwell County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $96 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 4,163 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 Parkview Dr: 57% of 104 homes we could compare look high
- Around Chihuahua St: 55% of 77 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Hackberry Ave: 54% of 136 homes we could compare look high
- Around Pecos St: 54% of 163 homes we could compare look high
- Around S Oak Ave: 54% of 54 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 Caldwell County's homes are
Lockhart has the most, with 3,628 of the 6,334 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Luling (1,173), Dale (583) and Maxwell (317).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78644 (3,623), 78648 (1,177) and 78616 (583). The roll has homes in 14 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 4,229 | 45.0% | $264,740 |
| Luling | 1,274 | 49.9% | $197,965 |
| Dale | 90 | 41.1% | $369,583 |
| Maxwell | 276 | 43.5% | $275,570 |
| Martindale | 251 | 48.6% | $320,290 |
| Kyle | 58 | 46.6% | $355,572 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.1%.
Caldwell County questions
How many Caldwell County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
2,870 of the 6,230 homes we could compare, or 46.1%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Caldwell County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Caldwell County homestead?
$275,265 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 6,334 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Caldwell 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.caldwellcad.org.
Which Caldwell County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Luling is highest: 49.9% of its 1,274 homes we could compare look high. Dale is lowest at 41.1% of 90. The county as a whole is at 46.1%.
Caldwell County Appraisal District
The district's website is caldwellcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.caldwellcad.org. To protest, use Caldwell 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 27, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary, 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Caldwell County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Caldwell County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 817 protests. 99% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 24% of formal hearings. Together they took $19 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.
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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 Caldwell 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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