How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 1116 SOUTHWOOD DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,034 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $10,170.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

34% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 32 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 30.6% above the neighborhood median

1116 SOUTHWOOD DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,034

$10,170 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

34%

Win rate

Protests filed

$8,520

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$184

Neighborhood median

$141

Appraised value

$381,550

% above median

30.6%

Heated area

2,076 sqft

Year built

1972

Year-over-year assessment change

+63.9%

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
1101 CEDAR RIDGE DR	2,006	1973	$286,240	$143	-$41
124 FAIRCREST DR	2,082	1974	$295,460	$142	-$42

152 N CRESTWOOD BLVD	2,162	$317,010
145 MEADOWCREST DR	2,055	$307,280
100 FAIRCREST DR	2,129	$255,680
909 SUNDOWN LN	2,075	$290,200

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($184/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($141/sqft). This property is assessed 30.6% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,034 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 34% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $8,520.

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

$2,034

Year 2

$4,068

Year 3

$6,102

That’s a 125× return on $49

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

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