Trace a Somervell County Property From the CAD Search to Its Correct Tax, Protest or Deed Record
Use Somervell Central Appraisal District to find appraisal ownership, property and account identifiers, legal descriptions, land and improvement values, exemptions, taxing units, tax-year details and local property-tax information.
The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Start payment and balance questions with the official Somervell CAD portal and follow the collector shown on the current statement. Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, easements, mineral instruments and affidavits of heirship.
somervellcad.southwestdatasolutions.com
112 Allen Drive, Glen Rose, Texas 76043.
(254) 897-4094 for appraisal and collection routing.
Usually May 15 or 30 days after notice mailing, whichever is later.
Local links and procedures reviewed July 30, 2026.
Choose the Somervell County property action you need
Use Quick Property Search or the Property Search menu and verify the legal description before relying on a result.
Follow the search workflowSeparate market, appraised, productivity and taxable values and identify the exact field that appears wrong.
Understand property valuesSearch the account, open tax information and follow the collector and payment controls shown on the live statement.
Use the payment checklistSave the account, identify the protest issue and file before waiting for every supporting document.
Prepare the protestUse the current Texas form and confirm Somervell CAD’s accepted submission method.
Review filing stepsUse recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements and heirship documents instead of the CAD owner line alone.
Open deed-record guidanceSearch Somervell CAD without selecting a similar but incorrect account
Use the original Somervell CAD screenshot as a portal-navigation guide
The screenshot below appeared in the existing article and has been retained. It shows the official Somervell CAD homepage, Quick Property Search, Map and Property Search navigation.
Use the search field at the top for a straightforward owner, address or property-number lookup.
Use this when you need additional search fields, property categories or a broader result list.
Use map search to compare approximate parcel location and surrounding appraisal accounts.
Check this area for appraisal notices, office announcements, deadlines and process changes.
Look for forms, board information, contact details, reports or other district resources.
Use the official contact card instead of a copied phone number from an advertisement or directory.
Recognise the fields that must match before using a Somervell CAD result
Begin with one clean search detail
Use the Somervell CAD map to confirm location without treating it as a survey
Map research is useful for rural acreage, river-area parcels, properties with similar road addresses and tracts that have been divided or combined.
Understand what a Somervell CAD record does and does not prove
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property or account ID | The appraisal account maintained in the Somervell CAD system. | That every related tract, mineral interest or asset is in one account. | Save it and search related property categories when needed. |
| Owner shown | The owner carried for appraisal and tax administration. | Complete legal title, probate ownership, liens or mineral ownership. | Search County Clerk Official Public Records. |
| Situs address | The physical location used by the appraisal account when one is assigned. | The mailing address or full legal description. | Compare the map and recorded deed. |
| Legal description | The abstract, survey, tract, lot, block, subdivision or acreage reference. | That abbreviated CAD wording is sufficient for conveyance. | Obtain the complete recorded instrument or plat. |
| Property type | Real estate, business personal property, mineral property or another category. | That no separate account exists for related property. | Search other account categories when an interest appears missing. |
| Market value | The district’s January 1 opinion of market value. | A guaranteed sale price or the final property-tax bill. | Compare sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable statutory appraisal limitation. | Taxable value after every exemption. | Continue to taxable value by taxing unit. |
| Productivity value | Special valuation of qualifying agricultural or open-space land. | That qualification continues after a sale or use change. | Review agricultural history and the current Form 50-129 file. |
| Taxable value | The value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing unit. | The current balance, penalty, receipt or collector. | Open the live tax statement and payment section. |
| Taxing units | County, school, city, water and hospital entities connected with the property. | That every entity uses the same collector or exemption amount. | Review each statement and Truth-in-Taxation record. |
Read market, appraised and taxable value in the correct order
The district’s estimate of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.
The value after an applicable limitation such as a qualifying residence-homestead cap.
The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ for the school, county, city and special districts.
Review these property facts before protesting the total value
Compare appraisal acreage and land category with the deed, survey and actual use.
Check living area, porches, garages, barns, shops, pools and accessory improvements.
Document unrepaired damage, incomplete construction and deferred maintenance.
Review access, flood exposure, topography, utility availability and nearby uses.
Check the approved acreage, category, productivity value and use history.
Confirm that a taxable-value increase is not caused by a missing or reduced exemption.
Fix a Somervell CAD search that returns no result
| Problem | Likely reason | Practical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name finds nothing | The record may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, company or former owner. | Search the last name or one distinctive organisation word. |
| Address search fails | The appraisal address may differ from the postal or mapping format. | Try the street name alone, then owner or property ID. |
| Rural acreage has no normal address | The tract may be indexed by legal description or property identifier. | Use the abstract, survey, tract, subdivision, account number or map. |
| Recently purchased property shows seller | The deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. | Confirm County Clerk recording and save the instrument number. |
| New split parcel is missing | The new child account may not yet be visible publicly. | Search the parent tract and contact CAD with the deed or survey. |
| Business account is missing | The account may be under a business owner, DBA or personal-property category. | Search the business name and confirm the property category. |
| Mineral interest is missing | Minerals may be separate from the surface real-estate account. | Search the mineral owner, property type and legal description separately. |
| No payment button appears | The account may have no current balance, the wrong year may be open or payment may require another screen. | Review the tax section and call Somervell CAD before using another website. |
| Exemption is not visible | The application may be incomplete, pending, denied or associated with another year. | Ask CAD which document, year or qualification issue remains unresolved. |
Use a different workflow for each local property type
Search the street address, then verify the City of Glen Rose, school and exemption lines.
Use the owner, property ID, abstract, survey, legal description and map instead of address alone.
Confirm the exact parcel, legal access and independent flood information before relying on the CAD map.
Compare market value, productivity value, qualifying acreage and agricultural-use history.
Search the real-estate account and separate business-personal-property assets such as furniture and equipment.
Determine whether the home and land are combined or carried in separate ownership and appraisal records.
Search mineral ownership separately from the surface tract and compare recorded oil-and-gas instruments.
Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and affidavits of heirship in County Clerk records.
Confirm the exact school district because the state directory lists Glen Rose, Granbury, Walnut Springs and Three Way school units.
Use Somervell CAD, the county Tax Office or County Clerk for the correct task
| Your question | Correct starting office | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| What is the appraised value? | Somervell Central Appraisal District | Property ID, tax year and disputed value field. |
| Why is an exemption missing? | Somervell Central Appraisal District | Application, identification and filing proof. |
| How do I protest? | Somervell CAD and the local ARB | Notice, property account, deadline and evidence. |
| How much property tax is due? | Collector shown through Somervell CAD or the current statement | Account, tax year and statement. |
| Did my property-tax payment post? | Somervell CAD collection contact | Receipt, amount, date, account and tax year. |
| Vehicle registration or title | Somervell County Tax Assessor-Collector | Vehicle records, identification and insurance. |
| Who legally owns the property? | Somervell County Clerk or title professional | Grantor, grantee, legal description and date range. |
| Where can I find a deed or lien? | County Clerk Official Public Records | Names, document type, date and instrument number. |
| Is the boundary or acreage correct? | Surveyor, title professional and recorded records | Deed, plat, title commitment and survey. |
| Who sets the tax rate? | Each local taxing unit | Taxing-unit list and Truth-in-Taxation property record. |
Correct the Somervell County system that contains the error
File a Somervell County exemption using the current form and local submission instructions
Texas school districts currently provide a mandatory $140,000 residence-homestead exemption.
Can add a $60,000 school exemption, a school-tax ceiling and qualifying payment or deferral options.
Requires qualification under the applicable federal disability standard and supporting evidence.
The benefit depends on the VA disability category and the exemption provision claimed.
Eligibility may depend on age, remarriage, continued residence and the deceased owner’s qualification.
Special documentation rules can help qualifying heirs establish a homestead interest without a conventional recorded deed.
Apply for agricultural appraisal with evidence of qualifying land use
A 1-d-1 agricultural appraisal is a special land valuation based on productivity use. Rural location, acreage or livestock ownership alone does not guarantee qualification.
Document livestock type, stocking, carrying capacity, lease terms and management activity.
Prepare planting, harvesting, input, irrigation, lease and sale records.
Confirm prior open-space qualification and maintain the required wildlife plan and annual activity records.
File a Somervell County business-property rendition with an organised asset list
Businesses generally report taxable tangible personal property used to produce income, including furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and specialised hospitality or tourism assets.
File a Somervell CAD protest around one clear appraisal issue
Evidence packet for a home, rural tract or business
Prepare for the Somervell County ARB before the hearing date
The ARB hears unresolved disputes between property owners and the appraisal district.
The hearing notice identifies the date, time, place, subject and participation instructions.
The ARB decision applies to the protested tax year and should be preserved for any further appeal.
Verify the Somervell County property-tax collector before paying
| Task | Correct starting point | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Property-tax bill or balance | Somervell CAD property and tax portal | The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. |
| Online or card payment | Payment control shown inside the official CAD tax account | Confirm the fee and account before submitting. |
| Delinquent payoff | Collector shown on the current or delinquent statement | Request a dated payoff including collection costs. |
| Vehicle title or registration | Somervell County Tax Assessor-Collector | Vehicle service is separate from real-property tax collection. |
| Proposed tax rate or estimated tax | Somervell County Truth in Taxation | A proposed rate is not final until adopted. |
Use the property’s taxing-unit list instead of assuming one countywide rate
The Texas Comptroller directory lists multiple taxing units with property in Somervell County. The exact combination depends on the parcel’s location and district boundaries.
County property-tax line for qualifying parcels.
Applies only to property within the city’s taxing boundary.
Glen Rose, Granbury, Walnut Springs or Three Way may appear based on location.
Somervell County Water District can appear as a separate taxing unit.
Somervell County Hospital District can have its own taxable value and rate.
Exemption amounts can differ among the school, county, city and special districts.
Qualifying over-65 or disabled owners can have ceiling protections for eligible units.
Use the live property account and map when a parcel is close to a district boundary.
Use the Somervell County Clerk for deeds, liens, easements and mineral instruments
Complete these checks before relying on a Somervell County property record
Confirm the property ID, legal description, map location, acreage and situs address.
Review deeds, heirship documents, liens, releases, easements and oil-and-gas records.
Confirm current and delinquent balances and save a dated payoff when necessary.
Review the school, county, city, water and hospital district lines on the account.
The seller’s homestead, cap, tax ceiling or agricultural valuation may not continue.
Compare CAD building size, age, condition and accessory improvements with the actual property.
Confirm the qualification history and planned future use before closing.
Use official flood information, easements, title records and surveys instead of CAD mapping alone.
Do not assume the prior owner’s exemption automatically transfers to the buyer.
Important Somervell County appraisal and tax dates
Somervell County appraisal, vehicle-tax and property-record offices
Glen Rose, Texas 76043-4526
Phone: (254) 897-4094
Fax: (254) 897-3258
Email: wesrollen@somervellcad.net
Chief Appraiser: The Texas Comptroller directory lists Wes Rollen.
Use this office for appraisal accounts, values, exemptions, protests, mapping and property-tax collection routing.
April Gore Gann
102 NE Vine StreetGlen Rose, Texas 76043
Mailing: P.O. Box 305, Glen Rose, Texas 76043
Phone: (254) 897-2419
Fax: (254) 897-3018
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Use for vehicle registration, titles, boats and related county services—not property-tax collection.
Michelle Reynolds
102 NE Vine StreetGlen Rose, Texas 76043
Mailing: P.O. Box 1098, Glen Rose, Texas 76043
Phone: (254) 897-4427
Main office hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Use for deeds, liens, probate, easements, plats, mineral documents and certified records.
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
Public-record hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM-2:30 PM.
The county welcomes public review of land records through office terminals during regular hours.
Use these official pages for the final live action
Search properties, open map tools, review news and find appraisal or tax-account resources.
Open Somervell CADVerify the CAD contact, active taxing units and county tax-office collection note.
Open state directoryReview proposed rates, adopted rates, meetings and estimated tax information.
Open Somervell tax noticesDownload current homestead, protest, rendition, veteran and agricultural forms.
Open official formsReview deadlines, late-protest situations, informal review, ARB hearings and appeals.
Open protest guidanceReview current homestead, age, disability, veteran and late-filing information.
Open exemption guidanceDownload Form 50-129 and review qualifying-use and history requirements.
Open ag appraisal resourcesReview documents recorded by the Clerk and continue to public land-record access.
Open Official Public RecordsFind vehicle, title, boat, voter-registration and county assessor services.
Open Tax Assessor-CollectorHow this Somervell County guide was improved
10 common Somervell County Appraisal District questions
1. What is the official Somervell County Appraisal District website?
The official address listed by the Texas Comptroller is somervellcad.net, which redirects to somervellcad.southwestdatasolutions.com.
2. How do I search Somervell County property records?
Open the official portal and use Quick Property Search or Property Search. Begin with the property or account ID when available, then verify the owner, legal description, property type, value and taxing units.
3. Why can I not find a Somervell County property by address?
The appraisal address may differ from the postal address, especially for rural or river-area property. Try the street name alone, owner, property ID, abstract, survey, legal description or map.
4. Does the Somervell County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?
No. The Texas Comptroller’s county-specific directory states that the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and directs taxpayers to contact the appraisal district.
5. Where do I pay Somervell County property taxes?
Begin with the official CAD property and tax portal. Search the account, open the tax information and follow the collector and payment instructions shown on the current statement.
6. What is the 2026 Somervell CAD protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15, 2026 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The date printed on the individual notice controls.
7. How do I apply for a Somervell County homestead exemption?
Use current Form 50-114, attach the required Texas identification or affidavit and follow Somervell CAD’s submission instructions. Keep a complete copy and proof of filing.
8. How do I apply for agricultural appraisal in Somervell County?
Complete Form 50-129 and prepare agricultural-use history, leases, livestock or production records, maps, photographs and property identifiers for every tract.
9. Where can I search Somervell County deeds and liens?
Use the County Clerk’s Official Public Records page and continue to the county’s Tyler Eagle public-access system.
10. Why does Somervell CAD still show the previous owner?
A deed, probate document or ownership transfer may still be processing. Confirm the recording with the County Clerk, save the instrument number and provide Somervell CAD with the documentation it requests.
Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest
Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.
What do you need help with today?
Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.
Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.
Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.
Property Search Helper
Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.
Property Tax Estimate Calculator
Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.
Homestead and Exemption Savings
Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.
Appraisal Notice Review
Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.
Property Tax Protest Savings
Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.
Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist
Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.
Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.
Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.
Official Resource Finder
Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.
CAD vs Tax Office
- Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
- Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.
Best place to use this
Add this tool after the first major content section or before the FAQ area. It gives visitors a reason to interact before leaving the page.
Important estimate note
This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.
