Murphy Meadows property tax protests: 2026 data

41 homes in Murphy, Collin County (appraisal neighborhood S11044), compared with their most similar neighbors.

Updated October 12, 2026. Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026 data. Methodology

single-family homes compared
41
valued above similar homes nearby
48%
look worth protesting in 2026
5%
of decided 2026 protests got a reduction
78%

48% of Murphy Meadows homes are valued above similar homes nearby

We compared each of 41 single-family homes with its most similar neighbors (same neighborhood and quality, similar size and age). 48% have a house value above the median of those homes: together, $36,055 of house value above them. Texas lets you protest a value that is above the median of comparable homes.

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

2 Murphy Meadows homes look worth protesting in 2026

We rate 0 "Yes" and 2 "Maybe". If every one of them protested and got the reduction their comparables support, their owners could pay about $164 less in property tax a year.

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

24% of Murphy Meadows homeowners protested in 2026, and 78% of decided protests got a reduction

Of 41 Murphy Meadows homeowners in our data, 10 protested their 2026 value; 7 of 9 decided protests lowered it, typically by $7,177 (2% of the value).

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

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Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

8 Murphy Meadows homes valued above similar homes weren't protested

Their house values were above the median of the most similar neighbors, the comparison Texas law allows a protest on, but their owners didn't protest in 2026.

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

The typical Murphy Meadows home's value fell 14.4% this year

Median change in appraised market value from last year.

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

The typical Murphy Meadows home pays about $6,128 a year in property tax

Our estimate from 2026 published tax rates and each home's exemptions: 1.4% of market value.

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

39% of Murphy Meadows homes have no homestead exemption on file

Usually a rental or second home. If it's your own home, a homestead exemption takes $140,000 off its school taxable value and caps yearly increases in taxable value at 10%; you apply with your appraisal district (Form 50-114).

Source: Collin Central Appraisal District, 2026

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By the numbers

Single-family homes41
Median market value$382,019
Median change from last year-14.4%
Median value per sq ft$185
Median living area2,118 sq ft
Median lot4,600 sq ft
Median year built2017
Homes with a pool0%
Homestead exemption on file61%
Median estimated property tax$6,128 a year
Median effective tax rate1.4%
Homes with a paid protest agent27%

How to protest

The protest deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later. Check the date on your notice. New to this? Read how to protest.

Have a specific Texas address? Check it at taxprotesting.com/check?address=1234 Main St, Plano, TX with your own street address, or use the search box.

Based on 2026 appraisal values and protest outcomes from the Collin Central Appraisal District. Estimates, not promises: every protest is decided on its own evidence.