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

242 DRAKE LN

This property may be over-assessed.

Estimated annual tax savings
$941
Based on assessment gap vs. neighborhood median
Your $/sqft
$206
Neighborhood median
$176
Appraised value
$314,570
% above median
17.2%
Heated area
1,525 sqft
Year built
2001

Comparable properties in your neighborhood

These homes are similar to yours and assessed lower per square foot.

Address Sqft Year Market Value $/Sqft Diff
301 HAVENWOOD LN 1,540 2001 $284,000 $184 -$22
130 WILDHAVEN DR 1,525 2001 $312,890 $205 -$1
4433 BRIGHTWOOD DR 1,712 2002 $336,140 $196
217 DRAKE LN 1,598 2000 $297,310 $186
121 HAVENWOOD LN 1,692 2002 $324,500 $192
4525 WATERBIRD LN 1,783 2001 $330,810 $186

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared your property's assessed value per square foot ($206/sqft) against the median for your neighborhood ($176/sqft). Your property is assessed 17.2% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted your value to the neighborhood median, you could save approximately $941 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

We identified the 6 most comparable homes — matched on square footage, age, quality, and location — all assessed at lower $/sqft values.

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 6 properties, assessment discrepancy calculation, and maps

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Cover Letter

Pre-written appeal letter with hearing talking points, ready to sign and submit

This decision compounds

Year 1
$941
Year 2
$1,882
Year 3
$2,823

That’s a 58× return on $49

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