How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 445 MELROSE DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $2,760 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $13,800.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

38% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 71 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 Richardson home is assessed 34.1% above the neighborhood median

445 MELROSE DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$2,760

$13,800 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

38%

Win rate

Protests filed

$14,970

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$334

Neighborhood median

$249

Appraised value

$465,000

% above median

34.1%

Heated area

1,394 sqft

Year built

1962

Year-over-year assessment change

+21.6%

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
440 MELROSE DR	1,300	1962	$387,000	$298	-$36
437 SALEM DR	1,392	1962	$371,720	$267	-$67

435 MELROSE DR	1,394	$405,770
401 LOWELL LN	1,391	$369,820
1603 LORRIE DR	1,332	$349,280
420 SALEM DR	1,410	$348,700

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($334/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($249/sqft). This property is assessed 34.1% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $2,760 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 38% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $14,970.

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

$2,760

Year 2

$5,520

Year 3

$8,280

That’s a 169× return on $49

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

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