How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1148 LAKESIDE DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $3,501 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $17,505.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

86% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 7 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 Desoto home is assessed 47.3% above the neighborhood median

1148 LAKESIDE DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$3,501

$17,505 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

86%

Win rate

Protests filed

$15,300

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$197

Neighborhood median

$134

Appraised value

$425,640

% above median

47.3%

Heated area

2,156 sqft

Year built

2014

Year-over-year assessment change

+12.2%

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
1152 LAKESIDE DR	2,158	2015	$425,920	$197	—
1129 LAKESIDE DR	2,060	2014	$379,500	$184	-$13

1108 MIRAMAR AVE	2,058	$370,500
1120 MIRAMAR AVE	2,295	$403,500
1116 MIRAMAR AVE	2,476	$402,600
1104 LAKESIDE DR	2,446	$384,000

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($197/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($134/sqft). This property is assessed 47.3% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $3,501 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 86% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $15,300.

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

$3,501

Year 2

$7,002

Year 3

$10,503

That’s a 214× return on $49

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

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