W 8th St & Melba St area, Dallas 75208

CAD Neighborhood 4DSD40

Property tax protest data for the W 8th St & Melba St area, Dallas 75208 (Neighborhood 4DSD40) in Dallas County. 225 homes, $285/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
62% success rate · $27,590 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$27,590
4.6% median reduction
Protest success rate
62%
Based on 13 hearings
Homes analyzed
225
Median assessment
$285/sqft
Avg: $292/sqft

Source: DCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

225 homes in this area were assessed at a median $285/sqft. With a 62% 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 225 others in W 8th St & Melba St area, Dallas 75208

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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
Downs Lake Cir & Masland Cir area, Dallas 75230 158 $285 same 100%
Linwood Ave area, Dallas 75209 11 $285 same
St Andrews Blvd & Lena Ln area, Irving 75038 46 $285 same 100%
Liberty Commons Ct & Honor Way area, Dallas 75229 25 $284 -$0.6
Meadowside Dr & Kendallwood Dr area, Dallas 75240 78 $284 -$0.8 100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to W 8th St & Melba St area, Dallas 75208.

Top flagged properties in W 8th St & Melba St area, Dallas 75208

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
110 S BISHOP AVE 132% $661 $8,202
419 W 10TH ST 87% $533 $10,356
726 W 10TH ST 59% $451 $6,193
928 W 7TH ST 55% $440 $4,919
716 W 7TH ST 52% $433 $4,121

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.