How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 705 MALIBU DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $1,615 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $8,075.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

24% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 29 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 35.0% above the neighborhood median

705 MALIBU DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$1,615

$8,075 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

24%

Win rate

Protests filed

$17,550

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$283

Neighborhood median

$209

Appraised value

$265,230

% above median

35.0%

Heated area

938 sqft

Year built

1971

Year-over-year assessment change

+40.1%

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
930 LAGUNA DR	938	1971	$206,330	$220	-$63
710 LAGUNA DR	938	1971	$223,190	$238	-$45

914 LONGBEACH DR	938	$223,190
905 LAGUNA DR	938	$227,560
805 LONGBEACH DR	999	$234,680
726 LAGUNA DR	938	$194,350

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($283/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($209/sqft). This property is assessed 35.0% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $1,615 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 24% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $17,550.

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

$1,615

Year 2

$3,230

Year 3

$4,845

That’s a 99× return on $49

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

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