How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1280 CARRIAGE CREEK DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,066 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $10,330.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

52% 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 Desoto home is assessed 30.9% above the neighborhood median

1280 CARRIAGE CREEK DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,066

$10,330 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

52%

Win rate

Protests filed

$15,210

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$178

Neighborhood median

$136

Appraised value

$384,580

% above median

30.9%

Heated area

2,162 sqft

Year built

2016

Year-over-year assessment change

+25.3%

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
1281 CARRIAGE CREEK DR	2,140	2010	$329,580	$154	-$24
1277 CARRIAGE CREEK DR	2,196	2010	$383,230	$175	-$3

1220 ASHFORD DR	2,207	$378,990
1248 CARRIAGE CREEK DR	2,118	$376,160
1237 KENSINGTON DR	2,153	$363,770
1232 KENSINGTON DR	2,183	$359,980

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($178/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($136/sqft). This property is assessed 30.9% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,066 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 52% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $15,210.

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

$2,066

Year 2

$4,132

Year 3

$6,198

That’s a 126× return on $49

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

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