Home address: 6415 Fairwood Creek Ln

2021 Taxable Value: $442,250

Recent Sales Price: $225,965 – Over-taxed by 96%

Appraisal district errors in setting assessed values cause Fort Bend County owners to pay extra taxes. Protesting the appraisal district’s market value with usually reduce your property taxes. You can reduce your property taxes with an unequal appraisal appeal. 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.

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 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.