Gillespie County property tax protest check
Gillespie Central Appraisal District appraised 11,353 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 4,628 of them with similar homes nearby, and 2,227 of those (48.1%) 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 Gillespie County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $194 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,725 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 W Austin St: 57% of 107 homes we could compare look high
- Around Wilderness Dr: 56% of 77 homes we could compare look high
- Around Bell St: 54% of 95 homes we could compare look high
- Around Boot Ranch Cir: 53% of 231 homes we could compare look high
- Around Edgewood Dr: 52% of 254 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 Gillespie County's homes are
Fredericksburg has the most, with 4,106 of the 6,764 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Harper (222), Kerrville (112) and Off Lower Crabapple Rd (72).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78624 (5,593), 78631 (428) and 78028 (349). The roll has homes in 11 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 2,410 | 51.7% | $473,845 |
| Off Lower Crabapple Rd | 73 | 50.7% | $492,900 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.1%.
Gillespie County questions
How many Gillespie County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
2,227 of the 4,628 homes we could compare, or 48.1%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Gillespie Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Gillespie County homestead?
$463,715 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 6,764 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Gillespie 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.gillespiecad.org.
Which Gillespie County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Fredericksburg is highest: 51.7% of its 2,410 homes we could compare look high. Off Lower Crabapple Rd is lowest at 50.7% of 73. The county as a whole is at 48.1%.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District
The district's website is gillespiecad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.gillespiecad.org. To protest, use Gillespie Central 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 September 1, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Gillespie County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Gillespie County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 911 protests. 52% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 34% of formal hearings. Together they took $19 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 71% 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 Gillespie Central 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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