Red Cedar Ct & Emperor Oak Ct area, Balch Springs

CAD Neighborhood 3MSS22

Property tax protest data for the Red Cedar Ct & Emperor Oak Ct area, Balch Springs (Neighborhood 3MSS22) in Dallas County. 151 homes, $176/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
83% success rate · $15,580 avg savings · 151 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$15,580
3.7% median reduction
Protest success rate
83%
Based on 12 hearings
Homes analyzed
151
Median assessment
$176/sqft
Avg: $172/sqft

Source: DCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

151 homes in this area were assessed at a median $176/sqft. With a 83% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for DCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with DCAD (online via uFile Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Dallas County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 151 others in Red Cedar Ct & Emperor Oak Ct area, Balch Springs

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Dallas County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step uFile Online Protest walkthrough
In Dallas County, 206,170 property owners protested last year. 52% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Dallas County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
Long Shadow Ln & Valley Trl area, Mesquite (dallas Co) 75149 169 $176 same 32%
Norway Dr & Denmark Dr area, Garland (dallas Co) 75040 254 $176 same 30%
Bayport Dr & Baskin Dr area, Lancaster 75134 357 $176 same 53%
Longworth Blvd & Roundtop Blvd area, Duncanville 75116 46 $176 same 33%
Sheffield Dr & Birch Ln area, Richardson 75081 758 $176 same 39%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Red Cedar Ct & Emperor Oak Ct area, Balch Springs.

Top flagged properties in Red Cedar Ct & Emperor Oak Ct area, Balch Springs

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
101 RED CEDAR CT 20% $210 $1,160
125 RED CEDAR CT 19% $210 $1,153
119 SYCAMORE ST 19% $209 $1,135
115 SAGELY LN 19% $209 $1,138
107 GRASSLANDS LN 18% $208 $1,108

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.