Wise County property tax protest check
Wise County Appraisal District appraised 19,292 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 14,050 of them with similar homes nearby, and 6,540 of those (46.5%) 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 Wise County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $337 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 5,242 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 Single Tree Rd: 57% of 51 homes we could compare look high
- Around Kincannon Ln: 56% of 57 homes we could compare look high
- Around Acorn Dr: 54% of 186 homes we could compare look high
- Around CR 4522: 54% of 56 homes we could compare look high
- Around School House Rd: 53% of 74 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 Wise County's homes are
No single city has most of the 13,637 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Decatur (3,839), Bridgeport (1,614), Rhome (1,565) and Paradise (1,403).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76234 (3,840), 76426 (2,164) and 76078 (2,014). The roll has homes in 23 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 3,077 | 50.0% | $428,821 |
| Bridgeport | 1,335 | 45.8% | $298,033 |
| Rhome | 1,466 | 45.0% | $421,702 |
| Paradise | 1,004 | 50.6% | $454,528 |
| Boyd | 912 | 43.5% | $378,941 |
| Alvord | 463 | 50.5% | $344,397 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.5%.
Wise County questions
How many Wise County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
6,540 of the 14,050 homes we could compare, or 46.5%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Wise County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Wise County homestead?
$398,408 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 13,637 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Wise 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.wise-cad.com.
Which Wise County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Paradise is highest: 50.6% of its 1,004 homes we could compare look high. Boyd is lowest at 43.5% of 912. The county as a whole is at 46.5%.
Wise County Appraisal District
The district's website is wise-cad.com. You can look up any account at esearch.wise-cad.com. To protest, use Wise 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 April 15, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Wise County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Wise County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,758 protests. 56% of formal hearings ended with a lower value. Together they took $9.8 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 24% 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 Wise 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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