Home address: 26 S Bethany Bend Cir
2021 Taxable Value: $375,760
Recent Sales Price: $275,000 – Over-taxed by 37%
While most Texas home owners pay extra property taxes, there are several simple steps you can take to limit your tax bill. Either comparable sales or condition issues at your home are useful for a market value appeal of property taxes. An unequal appraisal appeal is easy to prepare. Just find neighborhood homes with a lower level of assessment (per square foot). Summarize the data in a table. It is difficult to persuade property owners to protest their property taxes. But 60 to 80% of those who do are successful.
Some homeowners believe “you can’t fight city hall.” But property owners win 60 to 80% of property tax appeals. It is impossible for 2,272 Texas appraisal district appraisers to track physical condition and value for over 20 million properties. One reason appraisal districts are motivated to settle protests is to maintain goodwill with the community. Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15th annually. Protest even if you do not receive a value notice.