San Jacinto County property tax protest check
San Jacinto County Appraisal District appraised 9,949 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 3,065 of them with similar homes nearby, and 1,494 of those (48.7%) 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 San Jacinto County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $117 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,884 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 Fishermans Bend Dr: 57% of 102 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Pine Harbour Dr: 56% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around Quail Ct: 55% of 106 homes we could compare look high
- Around Marie St: 54% of 57 homes we could compare look high
- Around Spring Ave: 53% of 57 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 San Jacinto County's homes are
No single city has most of the 5,101 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Coldspring (1,698), Cleveland (985), Shepherd (938) and Point Blank (600).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77331 (1,703), 77371 (937) and 77328 (856). The roll has homes in 10 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldspring | 1,178 | 48.7% | $269,950 |
| Cleveland | 469 | 50.5% | $219,070 |
| Shepherd | 370 | 50.5% | $178,681 |
| Point Blank | 569 | 48.9% | $230,350 |
| Huntsville | 416 | 44.7% | $200,300 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.7%.
San Jacinto County questions
How many San Jacinto County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
1,494 of the 3,065 homes we could compare, or 48.7%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on San Jacinto County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a San Jacinto County homestead?
$269,383 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 5,101 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my San Jacinto 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.sjcad.org.
Which San Jacinto County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 5 largest cities, Shepherd is highest: 50.5% of its 370 homes we could compare look high. Huntsville is lowest at 44.7% of 416. The county as a whole is at 48.7%.
San Jacinto County Appraisal District
The district's website is sjcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.sjcad.org. To protest, use San Jacinto 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 9, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified roll for San Jacinto County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when San Jacinto County owners protested
In 2023, the appraisal district received 1,611 protests. 54% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 45% of formal hearings. Together they took $9.5 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 65% 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 San Jacinto 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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