How much could I save by protesting property taxes at 8614 MERRITT RD?

Based on our analysis, you could save approximately $18,137 per year by protesting this property tax assessment. Over 5 years, that's $90,685.

What is the protest success rate in this neighborhood?

100% of protests in this neighborhood resulted in a reduction, based on 1 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 Rowlett (Dallas Co) home is assessed 86.6% above the neighborhood median

8614 MERRITT RD — Dallas County

Estimated annual tax savings

$18,137

$90,685 over 5 years if reduced to neighborhood median

100%

Win rate

Protests filed

$70,240

Median reduction

Your $/sqft

$561

Neighborhood median

$301

Appraised value

$1,203,100

% above median

86.6%

Heated area

2,145 sqft

Year built

1977

Year-over-year assessment change

-2.2%

This property's appraised value decreased 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
4321 HICKOX RD	2,037	1977	$843,440	$414	-$147
3506 CASTLE DR	2,184	1977	$639,570	$293	-$268

4309 MISTY LN	2,040	$574,400
3901 CASTLE DR	2,314	$704,350
9222 MERRITT RD	2,200	$733,180
9214 MERRITT RD	2,136	$1,110,560

🔒 4 more comparable properties available in your evidence packet

How we calculated this

We compared this property's assessed value per square foot ($561/sqft) against the median for the neighborhood ($301/sqft). This property is assessed 86.6% higher than typical homes nearby.

If the appraisal district adjusted the value to the neighborhood median, the owner could save approximately $18,137 per year in property taxes based on the Dallas County effective tax rate.

In this neighborhood, 100% of protests resulted in a reduction, with a median reduction of $70,240.

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

$18,137

Year 2

$36,274

Year 3

$54,411

That’s a 1110× return on $49

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

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