What your result means
Rank is ordered by appraised value per square foot among similar homes. Lower rank means lower appraisals. Higher rank means more comparable homes sit below you, which can point to unequal appraisal.
NEIGHBOR COMPARE
See how your appraisal compares to similar nearby homes.
#1 of similar homes
Lowest appraised among the similar homes we found nearby.
Middle of the group
Around the neighborhood median for homes like yours.
Last in the group
Highest appraised among the similar homes we found nearby.
How Neighbor Compare works
Neighbor Compare is not just a score. It is context.
The point of this page is to answer a narrow question extremely well: how does your appraisal compare with similar nearby homes? That gives homeowners a fast way to see whether they look low, middle, or high inside their own neighborhood market.
How we pick similar homes
The tool focuses on nearby homes with similar size, age, and land characteristics. That keeps the comparison tied to the same neighborhood economics instead of mixing in unrelated properties from across San Antonio.
Why the median is not enough
A median hides the spread below and above your home. The chart on this page matters because it shows whether several similar homes are still assessed lower than yours even when your home sits near the middle.
When a middle-ranked home still has a case
Mid-ranked homes can still support a protest when lower-assessed comparable homes exist, when market sales undercut the county value, or when property condition and land factors were not reflected correctly.
Use the rank as your first screen, not your only argument.
If the tool shows your appraisal is high for the neighborhood, that strengthens the unequal appraisal angle. If it shows you are closer to the middle, the next step is still to review market value, record errors, land value, and condition evidence before deciding whether to protest.
How Neighbor Compare Works
Common questions about Neighbor Compare and property tax protests in Bexar County, Texas.
How much could protesting save me?
Savings depend on how overassessed your property is, but Bexar County homeowners commonly save hundreds to thousands of dollars per year. Your Neighbor Compare result above shows how your assessment compares — the higher your rank, the stronger your case and the more you could save.
What is the deadline to file a protest in Bexar County?
May 15, or 30 days after you receive your notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Sign up early so we have time to build the strongest possible case with comparable sales and equity evidence.
What does Alamo Tax Defense charge?
40% of your first-year tax savings. Nothing upfront, no retainer, no hourly fees. You only pay when we actually reduce your tax bill. No reduction means no cost to you.
What happens if I protest and don't win?
Nothing. Your assessed value cannot increase as a result of filing a protest — it's 100% risk-free under Texas law. And since we work on contingency, you owe us nothing if we don't save you money.
Can I protest every year?
Yes. Texas law allows you to protest your property tax assessment every year. We recommend protesting annually — BCAD raises values aggressively, and consistent challenges keep your assessment in check.
Can the county raise my taxes if I share my ranking on Facebook?
No. Bexar County Appraisal District must value your property using systematic methods based on market data, not social media activity.
Here's why you're protected:
- Texas Property Tax Code Section 23.01 requires appraisals to follow professional standards based on comparable sales and property characteristics, not Facebook posts.
- Texas Property Tax Code Section 25.18 requires BCAD to follow a public reappraisal plan on systematic cycles. They cannot arbitrarily target individual properties.
- Texas Constitution Article VIII, Section 1 requires equal and uniform taxation. Singling out properties based on social media would violate that standard.
Your property is valued as of January 1 each year using market data from comparable home sales. What you post online has no legal role in that appraisal.
Legal note: The information provided here is for educational purposes and is based on Texas property tax law. This is not legal advice. Every property tax case is unique. For specific questions about your property, start your protest and we'll handle everything for you.
For more property tax questions, visit our FAQ page.