How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 9816 ELMCREST DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $10,446 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $52,230.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

67% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 21 protests filed.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

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

This Dallas home is assessed 52.8% above the neighborhood median

9816 ELMCREST DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$10,446

$52,230 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

67%

Win rate

Protests filed

$47,570

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$444

Neighborhood median

$291

Appraised value

$1,137,380

% above median

52.8%

Heated area

2,562 sqft

Year built

1967

Year-over-year assessment change

This property's appraised value unchanged 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
9805 ELMCREST DR	2,607	1967	$858,410	$329	-$115
9630 COVEMEADOW DR	2,597	1965	$811,220	$312	-$132

9518 FIELDCREST CT	2,762	$822,480
9711 DARTRIDGE DR	2,362	$954,590
9731 FIELDCREST DR	2,584	$815,610
9721 DARTRIDGE DR	2,354	$816,170

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($444/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($291/sqft). This property is assessed 52.8% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $10,446 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 67% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $47,570.

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

$10,446

Year 2

$20,892

Year 3

$31,338

That’s a 640× return on $49

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

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