How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 13840 STARDUST TRL?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,730 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $8,650.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

44% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 25 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 Farmers Branch home is assessed 31.0% above the neighborhood median

13840 STARDUST TRL — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,730

$8,650 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

44%

Win rate

Protests filed

$15,000

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$317

Neighborhood median

$242

Appraised value

$320,420

% above median

31.0%

Heated area

1,012 sqft

Year built

1956

Year-over-year assessment change

+48.7%

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
13840 SUNDOWN TRL	1,008	1956	$298,530	$296	-$20
13826 SUNDOWN TRL	1,020	1956	$299,900	$294	-$23

13729 BIRCHLAWN	1,004	$299,730
13715 STARDUST LN	1,004	$308,540
13804 SUNDOWN TRL	1,024	$301,290
13606 SUNDOWN TRL	1,016	$300,380

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($317/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($242/sqft). This property is assessed 31.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,730 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 44% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $15,000.

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

$1,730

Year 2

$3,460

Year 3

$5,190

That’s a 106× return on $49

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

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