Home address: 913 Lexington St

2021 Taxable Value: $208,001

Recent Sales Price: $105,000 – Over-taxed by 98%

Half or more of Texas home owners are paying more than their fair share of property taxes. Protesting the appraisal district’s market value with usually reduce your property taxes. Unequal appraisal appeals compare the level of assessment of your house to comparable houses, typically on a per square foot basis. It is difficult to persuade property owners to protest their property taxes.  But 60 to 80% of those who do are successful.

Some homeowners do not appeal property taxes because they are not aware of this right.  You can and should protest both market value and unequal appraisal annually. It is difficult for appraisal districts to accurately value houses due to limited staff. Appraisal districts are willing to settle property tax appeals because they realize their values are not precise. Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15th annually.  Protest even if you do not receive a value notice.