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Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)

8138 SHAFTER DR

This property may be over-assessed.

Estimated annual tax savings
$1,078
Based on assessment gap vs. neighborhood median
Your $/sqft
$215
Neighborhood median
$176
Appraised value
$279,600
% above median
22.2%
Heated area
1,300 sqft
Year built
1960

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar to yours and assessed lower per square foot.

Address Sqft Year Market Value $/Sqft Diff
8125 SHAFTER DR 1,306 1960 $250,500 $192 -$23
8164 SHAFTER DR 1,338 1960 $250,440 $187 -$28
8129 SHAFTER DR 1,291 1961 $244,720 $190
8152 SHAFTER DR 1,355 1960 $275,110 $203
3952 WARRINGTON DR 1,272 1959 $246,360 $194
8145 SHAFTER DR 1,306 1961 $234,360 $179

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared your property's assessed value per square foot ($215/sqft) against the median for your neighborhood ($176/sqft). Your property is assessed 22.2% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted your value to the neighborhood median, you could save approximately $1,078 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

We identified the 6 most comparable homes — matched on square footage, age, quality, and location — all assessed at lower $/sqft values.

What you'll receive

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Filing Guide

Your exact deadline, required forms, and step-by-step Dallas County filing process

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Evidence Packet

Full comparable sales analysis with 6 properties, assessment discrepancy calculation, and maps

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Cover Letter

Pre-written appeal letter with hearing talking points, ready to sign and submit

This decision compounds

Year 1
$1,078
Year 2
$2,156
Year 3
$3,234

That’s a 66× return on $49

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Protest deadline: May 15, 2026 (40 days left)