18 homes in Balch Springs, Dallas County (appraisal neighborhood 4DSD95), compared with their most similar neighbors.
We compared each of 18 single-family homes with its most similar neighbors (same neighborhood and quality, similar size and age). 60% have a house value above the median of those homes: together, $24,252 of house value above them. Texas lets you protest a value that is above the median of comparable homes.
We rate 3 "Yes" and 0 "Maybe".
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.
Median change in appraised market value from last year.
Our estimate from 2026 published tax rates and each home's exemptions: 1.5% of market value. (The Dallas Central Appraisal District doesn't publish tax rates with its data, so this uses our Texas data.)
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).
Free, in about 10 seconds: how your home compares with similar homes nearby.
| Single-family homes | 18 |
|---|---|
| Median market value | $67,465 |
| Median change from last year | +0% |
| Median value per sq ft | $65 |
| Median living area | 1,089 sq ft |
| Median lot | 34,216 sq ft |
| Median year built | 1950 |
| Homes with a pool | 0% |
| Homestead exemption on file | 33% |
| Homes with a paid protest agent | 0% |
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.
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Based on 2026 appraisal values and protest outcomes from the Dallas Central Appraisal District. Estimates, not promises: every protest is decided on its own evidence.