Tarrant Value

5828 Fender Ct, Watauga, TX 76148

1,191 sqft, built 1984, in Schellinger, I J Subdivision. Appraised at $263,134 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 01120034

Possibly too high

about $17,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $17,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$263,134
Similar homes$246,334
$16,800 gap · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$263,134
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,191 sqft
$221 per sqft
Year built
1984

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Moderate

8 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $206.77/sqft, but land is valued apart from the home, and some of them have less land value per square foot of home than yours, which counts as $45,000. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $246,334.

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 76148 and Schellinger, I J Subdivision 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 stayed about the same, from $263,134 in 2025 to $263,134 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $221 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Schellinger, I J Subdivision neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,276 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $161 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.

  • 5760 Linda Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,193 sqft | $213/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,193 vs 1,191 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Similar lot size (13,928 vs 15,207 sqft)
    $254,499
  • 6401 Kennedy Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,193 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (1,193 vs 1,191 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1984); Lot 15% smaller (12,851 vs 15,207 sqft)
    $260,774
  • 6400 Cathy Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,187 sqft | $153/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,187 vs 1,191 sqft); Similar lot size (16,664 vs 15,207 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $181,490
  • 6324 Patsy Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,193 sqft | $213/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,193 vs 1,191 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Same neighborhood
    $254,499
  • 6400 Kennedy Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,189 sqft | $183/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,189 vs 1,191 sqft); Built same year (1984); Same neighborhood
    $217,097

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.

  • 6453 Starnes Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    September-24-2026 | 1,189 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,189 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $265,000
  • 5665 Whitley Rd, Haltom City, TX 76148
    September-1-2026 | 1,192 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,192 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 7629 Cedarhill Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,282 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1982 | 8% size difference (1,282 sqft); Similar age (1982); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 8220 Willis Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-2-2026 | 1,288 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1986 | 8% size difference (1,288 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $272,000
  • 6412 Grasshopper Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-28-2026 | 1,255 sqft | $207/sqft | built 1982 | 5% size difference (1,255 sqft); Similar age (1982); Sold after the valuation date
    $259,900

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

No change in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$263,134$00.0%
2025$263,134$00.0%
2024$263,134+$13,049+5.2%
2023$250,085+$30,218+13.7%
2022$219,867+$38,673+21.3%
2021$181,194——
5-year total+$81,940+45.2%