Nueces County property tax protest check
Nueces Central Appraisal District appraised 98,750 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 95,144 of them with similar homes nearby, and 46,648 of those (49.0%) 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 Nueces County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $1.8 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 3,606 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 Jackfish Ave: 57% of 104 homes we could compare look high
- Around County Rd 40: 57% of 145 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cornerstone Dr: 56% of 150 homes we could compare look high
- Around Richland Dr: 56% of 91 homes we could compare look high
- Around County Rd 61: 56% of 61 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 Nueces County's homes are
Corpus Christi has the most, with 60,338 of the 67,399 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Robstown (4,224), Bishop (952) and Port Aransas (811).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78414 (10,911), 78415 (7,660) and 78413 (6,963). The roll has homes in 24 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 84,399 | 48.8% | $219,841 |
| Robstown | 5,276 | 50.3% | $140,287 |
| Bishop | 1,254 | 51.8% | $138,684 |
| Port Aransas | 2,877 | 49.5% | $847,395 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.0%.
Nueces County questions
How many Nueces County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
46,648 of the 95,144 homes we could compare, or 49.0%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Nueces Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Nueces County homestead?
$234,487 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 67,399 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Nueces 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.nuecescad.net.
Which Nueces County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 4 largest cities, Bishop is highest: 51.8% of its 1,254 homes we could compare look high. Corpus Christi is lowest at 48.8% of 84,399. The county as a whole is at 49.0%.
Nueces Central Appraisal District
The district's website is nuecescad.net. You can look up any account at esearch.nuecescad.net. To protest, use Nueces 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 April 2, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified, 2024 certified and 2026 preliminary rolls for Nueces County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Nueces County owners protested
In 2023, the appraisal district received 23,205 protests. 63% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 63% of formal hearings. Together they took $561 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 46% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2023), 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 Nueces 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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