Tarrant Value

2602 Valparaiso Tr, Arlington, TX 76017

2,237 sqft, built 1977, in Rush Creek Ranch Estates #2. Appraised at $360,626 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 03246906

Likely too high

about $42,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $42,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$360,626
Similar homes$319,063
$41,563 gap · bars start at $0

How sure: High · 8 similar homes (5 shown below) · public records only

Appraised value
$360,626
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$361,652
Living area
2,237 sqft
$161 per sqft
Year built
1977
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Strong

6 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $142.63/sqft, which supports a value of $319,063.

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 76017, Rush Creek Ranch Estates #2, and Arlington assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public TAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $327,842 in 2025 to $360,626 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $161 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $1,026 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Rush Creek Ranch Estates #2 neighborhood and ZIP 76017.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,041 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $167 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

Showing 5 of the 8 similar homes in this property's equity comparison, from public appraisal records.

  • 2618 Collard Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
    2,209 sqft | $143/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,209 vs 2,237 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1977); Similar lot size (8,800 vs 8,800 sqft)
    $315,079
  • 3306 Boyd Tr, Arlington, TX 76017
    2,289 sqft | $166/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (2,289 vs 2,237 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1977); Similar lot size (8,610 vs 8,800 sqft)
    $380,423
  • 3406 Commander Ct, Arlington, TX 76017
    2,206 sqft | $162/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,206 vs 2,237 sqft); Similar lot size (8,750 vs 8,800 sqft); Both have pool
    $358,000
  • 5400 Valparaiso Tr, Arlington, TX 76017
    2,306 sqft | $117/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,306 vs 2,237 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1977); Similar lot size (9,108 vs 8,800 sqft)
    $270,000
  • 2610 Collard Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
    2,231 sqft | $128/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,231 vs 2,237 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1977); Similar lot size (8,750 vs 8,800 sqft)
    $285,805

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 4917 Rockford Ct, Arlington, TX 76017
    October-9-2026 | 2,112 sqft | $152/sqft | built 1984 | 6% size difference (2,112 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $320,000
  • 5406 Sapphire Ct, Arlington, TX 76017
    August-26-2026 | 2,179 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,179 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $385,000
  • 3506 Ruidoso Dr, Arlington, TX 76017
    August-6-2026 | 2,210 sqft | $145/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (2,210 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $320,000
  • 6805 Potomac Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76017
    September-14-2026 | 2,272 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (2,272 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $415,000
  • 3404 Commander Ct, Arlington, TX 76017
    August-21-2026 | 2,086 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1984 | 7% size difference (2,086 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $400,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Tarrant Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Value history

Up 10.0% in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$360,626+$32,784+10.0%
2025$327,842+$29,804+10.0%
2024$298,038+$27,094+10.0%
2023$270,944+$24,631+10.0%
2022$246,313+$22,392+10.0%
2021$223,921——
5-year total+$136,705+61.1%