Home address: 3207 Wellspring Lake Dr
2021 Taxable Value: $944,270
Recent Sales Price: $540,000 – Over-taxed by 75%
Fort Bend County property investors far too often pay excess property taxes. Market value property tax appeals save home owners an average of $500, according to Texas Comptroller Glen Hager, for 2019. Unequal appraisal is a powerful tool to reduce property taxes, but many homeowners are not aware of it and don’t use it. The majority who appeal their Texas property taxes are successful.
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. Appraisal districts use the cost approach to value houses. It is generally considered the least reliable method of appraisal. Appraisal districts settle appeals at the informal level to avoid the time consuming and expensive appraisal review board hearings. Property owners have a duty and responsibility to appraisal property taxes annually. It is not prudent or reasonable to rely on the appraisal district’s estimate.
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