Tarrant Value

5905 Kary Lynn Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

1,165 sqft, built 1974, in Hightower Estates. Appraised at $206,049 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 00794341

Possibly too high

about $4,000

8 similar homes nearby point to a value about $4,000 lower than yours.

Appraised value$206,049
Similar homes$201,824
$4,225 gap · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$206,049
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,165 sqft
$177 per sqft
Year built
1974

Why we think so

Unequal assessment

Moderate

7 of 8 similar homes are assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $173.24/sqft, which supports a value of $201,824.

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 Hightower Estates 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 $206,049 in 2025 to $206,049 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $177 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Hightower Estates neighborhood and ZIP 76148.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,760 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $170 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +23.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 6048 Herschel Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,173 sqft | $174/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,173 vs 1,165 sqft); Similar age (1973 vs 1974); Similar lot size (7,248 vs 7,245 sqft)
    $204,501
  • 6937 Yorkston, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,166 sqft | $158/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,166 vs 1,165 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1974); Similar lot size (7,270 vs 7,245 sqft)
    $184,607
  • 6028 Ridgecrest Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,158 sqft | $99/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,158 vs 1,165 sqft); Similar age (1976 vs 1974); Similar lot size (7,212 vs 7,245 sqft)
    $115,000
  • 6020 Hillcrest Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,156 sqft | $173/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,156 vs 1,165 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1974); Similar lot size (7,261 vs 7,245 sqft)
    $200,265
  • 6016 Ridgecrest Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,160 sqft | $155/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,160 vs 1,165 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1974); Similar lot size (7,178 vs 7,245 sqft)
    $180,000

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 (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $265,000
  • 6028 Ridgecrest Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    July-8-2026 | 1,158 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,158 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 5665 Whitley Rd, Haltom City, TX 76148
    September-1-2026 | 1,192 sqft | $201/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,192 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $239,900
  • 6020 Harrison Way, Watauga, TX 76148
    June-18-2026 | 1,181 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,181 sqft); Similar age (1972); Sold after the valuation date
    $268,000
  • 5608 Cherilee Ln, Haltom City, TX 76148
    August-25-2026 | 1,274 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1976 | 9% size difference (1,274 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $244,000

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

No change in 2026 from 2025.

Appraised value by tax year, with the change from the previous year listed
Tax yearAppraised valueChangeChange %
2026$206,049$00.0%
2025$206,049$00.0%
2024$206,049+$5,530+2.8%
2023$200,519+$59,628+42.3%
2022$140,891+$12,808+10.0%
2021$128,083——
5-year total+$77,966+60.9%