Home address: 770 Kunde Rd

2021 Taxable Value: $496,983     

Recent Sales Price: $240,000 – Over-taxed by 107%

Half or more of Texas homeowners are paying more than their fair share of property taxes.  Protesting the appraisal district’s market value will 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. Winning a property tax protest is easy.  Getting property owners to appeal is hard. Only 10% of Texan home owners appeal their property taxes.

 Many owners intended to appeal but the May 15th date slipped by with no appeal.  If you want to appeal and it is slipping your mind, consider a consultant.  It is difficult for appraisal districts to accurately value houses due to limited staff. Most tax protests are settled at the informal level so appraisers can return to measuring and valuing new construction. Protesting your property taxes annually is analogous to regularly changing the oil in your car.  Preventative maintenance avoids serious problems.