Cherokee County property tax protest check
Cherokee County Appraisal District appraised 12,583 single-family homes on its 2026 preliminary roll. We could compare 6,455 of them with similar homes nearby, and 3,200 of those (49.6%) 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 Cherokee County's 2026 preliminary roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $118 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,128 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 Pebble Beach Dr: 56% of 79 homes we could compare look high
- Around Valley View Lane: 55% of 55 homes we could compare look high
- Around CR 3301: 54% of 215 homes we could compare look high
- Around Harvard Dr: 54% of 65 homes we could compare look high
- Around S Barron St: 53% of 79 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 Cherokee County's homes are
Jacksonville has the most, with 4,009 of the 7,816 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Rusk (1,409), Bullard (1,197) and Troup (527).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75766 (4,010), 75785 (1,407) and 75757 (1,196). The roll has homes in 13 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 3,992 | 49.9% | $152,450 |
| Rusk | 948 | 49.4% | $142,185 |
| Bullard | 878 | 47.2% | $350,898 |
| Troup | 174 | 52.3% | $223,230 |
| Alto | 257 | 52.9% | $113,712 |
| Wells | 127 | 52.0% | $60,735 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.6%.
Cherokee County questions
How many Cherokee County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
3,200 of the 6,455 homes we could compare, or 49.6%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Cherokee County Appraisal District's 2026 preliminary roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Cherokee County homestead?
$201,295 on the 2026 preliminary roll. That is the middle value of the 7,816 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Cherokee 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. This page links to the appraisal district's protest page.
Which Cherokee County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Alto is highest: 52.9% of its 257 homes we could compare look high. Bullard is lowest at 47.2% of 878. The county as a whole is at 49.6%.
Cherokee County Appraisal District
The district's website is cherokeecad.com. You can look up any account at esearch.cherokeecad.com. To protest, use Cherokee County Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 preliminary roll. We got it through a free public download, and our copy was last updated on July 3, 2026. These are preliminary values, so they can still change when the roll is certified.
What happened when Cherokee County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 374 protests. 72% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 42% of formal hearings. Together they took $12 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 30% 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 Cherokee 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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