Madison County property tax protest check
Madison County Appraisal District appraised 3,165 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 1,071 of them with similar homes nearby, and 533 of those (49.8%) 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 Madison County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $20 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 2,094 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 Morris E: 53% of 475 homes we could compare look high
- Around Madison N: 49% of 146 homes we could compare look high
- Around Green Pastures: 41% of 56 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 Madison County's homes are
Madisonville has the most, with 1,109 of the 1,843 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come North Zulch (363), Midway (188) and Normangee (134).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77864 (1,113), 77872 (358) and 75852 (188). The roll has homes in 5 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 495 | 41.6% | $207,909 |
| North Zulch | 100 | 47.0% | $263,006 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.8%.
Madison County questions
How many Madison County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
533 of the 1,071 homes we could compare, or 49.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Madison County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Madison County homestead?
$230,720 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 1,843 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Madison 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 Madison County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, North Zulch is highest: 47.0% of its 100 homes we could compare look high. Madisonville is lowest at 41.6% of 495. The county as a whole is at 49.8%.
Madison County Appraisal District
The district's website is madisoncad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.madisoncad.org. To protest, use Madison 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 public records request, and our copy was last updated on July 21, 2026.
What happened when Madison County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 39 protests. 76% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 31% of formal hearings. Together they took $416,000 off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 70% 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 Madison 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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