Home address: 733 Lady Tessala Ave
2021 Taxable Value: $527,798
Recent Sales Price: $414,910 – Over-taxed by 27%
Most homeowners who do not appeal annually pay excess property taxes. Protesting the appraisal district’s market value will usually reduce your property taxes. Unequal appraisal appeals are valid when the assessment is below market value. Woody Allen said “80% of success is showing up”. The same is true of property taxes. If you file an appeal and attend the hearing, your chance of reducing your property taxes is excellent.
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. Appraisal districts usually settle appeals at the informal hearing since it costs less and takes fewer resources. Property owners who appeal annually rarely pay more than their fair share.