How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 822 DEFOREST RD?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $12,547 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $62,735.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

38% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 8 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 Coppell (Dallas Co) home is assessed 39.7% above the neighborhood median

822 DEFOREST RD — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$12,547

$62,735 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

38%

Win rate

Protests filed

$28,640

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$332

Neighborhood median

$238

Appraised value

$1,817,360

% above median

39.7%

Heated area

5,472 sqft

Year built

2006

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
617 CAMBRIDGE MANOR LN	5,345	1997	$1,283,700	$240	-$92
618 CASTLE CREEK DR	5,734	1998	$1,563,560	$273	-$59

609 CAMBRIDGE MANOR LN	5,003	$1,300,000
812 DEFOREST RD	4,928	$1,541,290
820 DEFOREST RD	6,420	$1,386,510
824 DEFOREST RD	5,891	$1,576,620

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($332/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($238/sqft). This property is assessed 39.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $12,547 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 38% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $28,640.

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

$12,547

Year 2

$25,094

Year 3

$37,641

That’s a 768× return on $49

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

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