Tarrant Value

5920 Martha Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

1,270 sqft, built 1978, in Schellinger, I J Subdivision. Appraised at $185,075 for 2026.

Tarrant County account 03022358

In line with similar homes

8 similar homes nearby support a value at or above your county value.

Appraised value$185,075
Similar homes$213,080
No gap: similar homes are at or above the county value · bars start at $0

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

Appraised value
$185,075
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,270 sqft
$146 per sqft
Year built
1978

What we found

Unequal assessment

Weak

1 of 8 similar homes is assessed lower per square foot. Their similarity-weighted median is $164.35/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 $50,000. Counting your land in place of theirs where theirs is less, they support a value of $213,080.

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 $185,075 in 2025 to $185,075 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $146 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.

  • 5928 Stardust Dr S, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,282 sqft | $172/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,282 vs 1,270 sqft); Similar age (1979 vs 1978); Similar lot size (8,846 vs 8,867 sqft)
    $220,000
  • 6121 Mackneal Tr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,284 sqft | $160/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,284 vs 1,270 sqft); Similar age (1979 vs 1978); Similar lot size (8,795 vs 8,867 sqft)
    $205,061
  • 6200 Douglas Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,269 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,269 vs 1,270 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (8,438 vs 8,867 sqft)
    $207,742
  • 6254 Martha Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76148
    1,264 sqft | $106/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,264 vs 1,270 sqft); Built same year (1978); Similar lot size (9,311 vs 8,867 sqft)
    $133,778
  • 6404 Kennedy Ct, Watauga, TX 76148
    1,252 sqft | $164/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,252 vs 1,270 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1978); Similar lot size (9,092 vs 8,867 sqft)
    $205,767

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.

  • 6601 Oaklawn Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-2-2026 | 1,288 sqft | $194/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,288 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $250,000
  • 7629 Cedarhill Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-1-2026 | 1,282 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,282 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $269,900
  • 5608 Cherilee Ln, Haltom City, TX 76148
    August-25-2026 | 1,274 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,274 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $244,000
  • 6245 Stardust Dr S, Watauga, TX 76148
    August-11-2026 | 1,318 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,318 sqft); Similar age (1978); Sold after the valuation date
    $270,000
  • 8220 Willis Ln, Watauga, TX 76148
    October-2-2026 | 1,288 sqft | $211/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,288 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $272,000

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$185,075$00.0%
2025$185,075−$37,925−17.0%
2024$223,000−$30,000−11.9%
2023$253,000+$42,044+19.9%
2022$210,956+$25,619+13.8%
2021$185,337——
5-year total−$262−0.1%