Westlake Dr & Shadywood Ln area, Desoto 75115

CAD Neighborhood 4SSO01

Property tax protest data for the Westlake Dr & Shadywood Ln area, Desoto 75115 (Neighborhood 4SSO01) in Dallas County. 399 homes, $150/sqft median.

Moderate protest signal
57% success rate · $10,000 avg savings · Reductions above average
What protesters saved
$10,000
3.5% median reduction
Protest success rate
57%
Based on 35 hearings
Homes analyzed
399
Median assessment
$150/sqft

Source: DCAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

399 homes in this area were assessed at a median $150/sqft. With a 57% 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 399 others in Westlake Dr & Shadywood Ln area, Desoto 75115

$49 flat fee · No recurring fees — you keep 100% · 7-day money-back guarantee

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left) ✅ Full refund if unused 🔒 Secure checkout 🛡 No risk — filing can’t raise your taxes

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
Haas Dr & Bonnie View Rd area, Dallas 75216 475 $150 same 65%
Lakebreeze Dr & Lauren Ln area, Garland (dallas Co) 75043 194 $150 same 25%
Ironworks Dr & Blacksmith Dr area, Dallas 75253 102 $150 same 44%
Carney Dr & Saturn Springs Rd area, Garland (dallas Co) 75041 110 $150 same 43%
Rivercrest Dr & Sutters Way area, Mesquite (dallas Co) 75181 113 $150 same 47%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Westlake Dr & Shadywood Ln area, Desoto 75115.

Top flagged properties in Westlake Dr & Shadywood Ln area, Desoto 75115

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
1032 PEACH LN 35% $202 $1,814
1133 SHADYWOOD LN 31% $196 $1,930
1001 COTTONWOOD DR 24% $186 $1,360
726 COTTONWOOD CIR 23% $184 $1,388
1028 BIRCHWOOD LN 22% $183 $1,254

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.