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Bastrop County · McDade, TXMcDade, TX property taxes. A softer market. A higher bill?
In January 2026, the typical home in McDade was worth about $465,000, 11.6% below the July 2022 peak of $526,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a protest may be worth filing.
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What McDade home values did
McDade values peaked in July 2022 and were 11.6% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 2.7%. That's in line with Bastrop County as a whole (-3.4%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $362,000 | +16.1% |
| January 2022 | $455,000 | +25.5% |
| January 2023 | $490,000 | +7.9% |
| January 2024 | $461,000 | -6.0% |
| January 2025 | $478,000 | +3.7% |
| January 2026 | $465,000 | -2.7% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $465,000 | +0.0% since January |
Peak since 2021: $526,000 in July 2022. January 2026 was 11.6% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical McDade home lost 2.7% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the appraisal district should be able to explain it.
How McDade compares nearby
Among 7 Bastrop County places, McDade has the 6th largest drop from its peak and the 3rd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 326th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | $359,000 | -3.4% | -16.9% |
| Cedar Creek | $438,000 | -3.4% | -9.7% |
| Smithville | $352,000 | -2.5% | -16.1% |
| Red Rock | $476,000 | -6.9% | -15.9% |
| Paige | $452,000 | -2.8% | -12.8% |
| McDade | $465,000 | -2.7% | -11.6% |
| Rosanky | $550,000 | -4.9% | -18.8% |
Deadline and where to file
McDade values are set by the local appraisal district. May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district's notice was delivered to you, whichever is later. A late protest is allowed only if the ARB finds good cause and the appraisal records have not yet been approved.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 protest deadline has passed, and a late protest is only possible with good cause before the records are approved, which has almost certainly happened by October. Your next realistic chance is for 2027 values: districts must mail notices by April 1, 2027 for homesteads (May 1 for other property, or as soon as practical after), and the deadline is May 15, 2027 or 30 days after delivery of your notice, whichever is later. May 15, 2027 falls on a Saturday, so confirm with your district whether it rolls to Monday, May 17. File early rather than relying on that.
The Bastrop County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a McDade case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. McDade is part of the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Bring recent sales of similar homes near you, and the district's own property record for comparison.
Get your McDade appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Texas protest. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Texas Comptroller: Appraisal Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller: Regular Binding Arbitration, Texas Comptroller: Property Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, Texas Comptroller: Valuing Property (homestead 10% limit, notice dates). Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.