How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 281 LOST CREEK DR?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $3,663 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $18,315.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

33% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 9 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 Sunnyvale home is assessed 42.3% above the neighborhood median

281 LOST CREEK DR — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$3,663

$18,315 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

33%

Win rate

Protests filed

$9,030

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$240

Neighborhood median

$168

Appraised value

$497,540

% above median

42.3%

Heated area

2,076 sqft

Year built

2001

Year-over-year assessment change

This property's appraised value unchanged 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
299 BROOKWOOD FOREST DR	2,269	2000	$537,960	$237	-$3
313 BROOKWOOD FOREST DR	2,072	2000	$430,410	$208	-$32

283 LOST CREEK DR	2,256	$478,230
312 CREEKWOOD DR	1,929	$434,270
280 ASHWOOD LN	2,325	$475,870
297 CREEKWOOD DR	2,325	$475,870

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($240/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($168/sqft). This property is assessed 42.3% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $3,663 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 33% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $9,030.

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

$3,663

Year 2

$7,326

Year 3

$10,989

That’s a 224× return on $49

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

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