How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 3040 CORTEZ DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,489 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $7,445.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

43% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 30 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 Garland (Dallas Co) home is assessed 41.7% above the neighborhood median

3040 CORTEZ DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,489

$7,445 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

43%

Win rate

Protests filed

$17,870

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$267

Neighborhood median

$189

Appraised value

$205,230

% above median

41.7%

Heated area

768 sqft

Year built

1949

Year-over-year assessment change

+13.4%

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
1524 AXE DR	768	1949	$164,630	$214	-$53
1508 AXE DR	768	1949	$165,190	$215	-$52

3040 BALLINGER DR	768	$165,380
3020 CORTEZ DR	768	$167,010
3021 CORTEZ DR	768	$168,230
3021 LAMESA DR	768	$176,590

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($267/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($189/sqft). This property is assessed 41.7% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,489 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 43% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $17,870.

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

$1,489

Year 2

$2,978

Year 3

$4,467

That’s a 91× return on $49

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

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