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

This Dallas home is assessed 57.8% above the neighborhood median

8543 FILES ST — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings
$1,174
$5,870 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median
75%
Win rate
4
Protests filed
$11,620
Median reduction
Your $/sqft
$243
Neighborhood median
$154
Appraised value
$116,650
% above median
57.8%
Heated area
480 sqft
Year built
1940
Year-over-year assessment change
+12.3%
This property's appraised value increased from the prior year.

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar and assessed lower per square foot.

Address Sqft Year Market Value $/Sqft Diff
912 HOLCOMB RD 576 1940 $131,340 $228 -$15
1208 MCGREGOR ST 480 1951 $80,600 $168 -$75

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($243/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($154/sqft). This property is assessed 57.8% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,174 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 75% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $11,620.

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 assessment discrepancy calculation

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Cover Letter

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

This decision compounds

Year 1
$1,174
Year 2
$2,348
Year 3
$3,522

That’s a 72× return on $49

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

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