Walker County property tax protest check
Walker County Appraisal District appraised 12,915 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 6,756 of them with similar homes nearby, and 3,254 of those (48.2%) 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 Walker County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $126 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,159 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 Willow Bend: 59% of 94 homes we could compare look high
- Around Old Houston Rd: 56% of 86 homes we could compare look high
- Around Thornwood Way: 55% of 86 homes we could compare look high
- Around Pine Valley: 54% of 57 homes we could compare look high
- Around Olive St: 54% of 72 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 Walker County's homes are
Huntsville has the most, with 7,385 of the 8,509 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come New Waverly (816), Bedias (66) and Riverside (56).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77340 (4,140), 77320 (3,214) and 77358 (812). The roll has homes in 14 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 5,996 | 49.0% | $263,980 |
| New Waverly | 354 | 46.0% | $311,510 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.2%.
Walker County questions
How many Walker County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
3,254 of the 6,756 homes we could compare, or 48.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Walker County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Walker County homestead?
$287,180 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 8,509 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Walker 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 May 15 or 30 days after the notice is delivered (a mailed notice counts as delivered on the date it was mailed), whichever is later (Tax Code §41.44). If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day (Tax Code §1.06). Go by the date printed on your own notice. The appraisal district takes protests online at portal.walkercad.org.
Which Walker County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Huntsville is highest: 49.0% of its 5,996 homes we could compare look high. New Waverly is lowest at 46.0% of 354. The county as a whole is at 48.2%.
Walker County Appraisal District
The district's website is walkercad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.walkercad.org. To protest, use Walker 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 November 4, 2026.
What happened when Walker County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,136 protests. 64% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 40% of formal hearings. Together they took $13 million off appraised values. Across all property types, designated agents filed 56.9% of the protests. Owners can 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 Walker 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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